Methodist Neurological Institute
Department of Neurology - Neurology Clinic For Patients
The Neurology Clinic at the Methodist Neurological Institute provides extensive experience in the treatment and diagnosis of neurologic disorders through general and subspecialty clinics. Our clinic specialties include:
- Stroke and other cerebrovascular disease
- Epilepsy
- Memory Disorders, including Alzheimer's disease
- Parkinson's and Movement Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neuromuscular Disorders including ALS, Myasthenia Gravis, Myotonic
- Stuttering, spasmodic dysphonia, slurred speech
- Headache
- Sleep Disorders, including insomnia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome
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Contact Us
We are located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. The clinic is held on the eighth floor of Scurlock Tower, located at 6560 Fannin St., directly across the street from the Methodist Hospital.
Our regular office hours are from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.
Appointments
To make appointments please contact by phone the physician’s office. To cancel or change an appointment already made, please call 713-441-3780. (Please note that if you are 30 minutes late, we may need to reschedule your appointment.)
Neurology Clinic
Methodist Neurological Institute
6560 Fannin Street, Suite 802
Houston, TX 77030
Tel: 713-441-3780 • Fax: 713-441-5182
| Centers, Clinics & Labs Office Phone Numbers | |
| Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center |
713-441-5066 |
| EMG and Motor Control Laboratory |
713-441-5070 |
| Epilepsy Clinic | 713-441-3970 |
| Headache Clinic |
713-441-5077 |
| MDA/ALS Clinic |
713-441-3760 |
| Muscle and Nerve Histopathology Laboratory |
713-441-3335 |
| Myasthenia Gravis Clinic | 713-441-3336 |
| Myotonic Dystrophy Clinic | 713-441-3336 |
| Neuro-recovery Center |
713-441-3337 |
| Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Clinic |
713-441-5611 |
| Speech and Language Center | 713-441-5070 |
| Sleep Disorder Clinic | 713-441-3970 |
Parking and Transportation
» Parking:
Scurlock Tower Parking is located directly across Fannin Street from the Hospital, have covered crosswalks to the Hospital, and have entrances from Fannin and Main.
For more information call Standard Parking 713-790-0010.
» Valet parking:
For your convenience, The Methodist Hospital offers valet parking to patients and visitors.
Scurlock Tower, Fannin entrance: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 713-790-0010;
For more information about Parking & Transportation at the Methodist Hospital please click here.
» METRO Rail:
It's a fast, convenient and safe way to travel between Downtown, Midtown, the Museum District, the Texas Medical Center, Reliant Park and the South Fannin Park & Ride lot. Click here to go to the Metro Rail Web site.
Directions To The Methodist Hospital
We are located in the Texas Medical Center, just southwest of downtown Houston. Listed below are directions from all major airports and freeways in the city to our facility. Access our campus map for specific building locations associated with The Methodist Hospital.
Airports
From Bush Intercontinental Airport: Exit Bush Intercontinental Airport via JFK Boulevard. Turn onto Will Clayton Boulevard and take to 59 South. Take Highway 59 South approximately 19 miles to Highway 288. From 288 exit MacGregor Drive. At MacGregor turn right and continue driving north. MacGregor intersects Fannin Street. At the Fannin signal turn left. The Methodist Hospital is located on the left at 6565 Fannin.
From Houston Hobby Airport: From the airport exit Broadway. Travel Broadway to I-45 North. Take I-45 North onto the 610 West Loop. Continue on the 610 West Loop until the Fannin Street exit. Take this exit and turn right on Fannin. Drive for approximately two miles until you reach the Texas Medical Center. The hospital is on the right side.
Freeway Access
From North Houston: Take I-45 South to Highway 288 South. Take the MacGregor exit. At MacGregor turn right and continue until the Fannin Street signal. At Fannin turn left. The Methodist Hospital is located on the left at 6565 Fannin.
From the Northeast: Take 59 South to Highway 288 South. Take the MacGregor exit. At MacGregor turn right and continue until the Fannin Street signal. At Fannin turn left. The Methodist Hospital is located on the left at 6565 Fannin.
From the Northwest: Travel Highway 290 South to the 610 West Loop South. Continue along the 610 Loop to the Fannin Street exit. Turn left onto Fannin and continue for approximately two miles. The hospital is located on the right side at 6565 Fannin.
From South Houston: Take I-45 North until the 610 Loop West. Take the 610 Loop West to the Fannin Street exit. Take this exit and turn right on Fannin. Drive for approximately two miles until you reach the Texas Medical Center. The hospital is on the right side.
From the Southeast: Take Highway 225 to I-45 North. Take I-45 North to 59 South and then take Highway 288 South. Exit MacGregor and turn right. Continue until the Fannin Street signal. At Fannin turn left. The Methodist Hospital is located on the left at 6565 Fannin.
From the Southwest: Take 59 North to Highway 288 South. Exit MacGregor and turn right.Continue until the Fannin Street signal. At Fannin turn left. The Methodist Hospital is located on the left at 6565 Fannin.
From East Houston: Take I-10 West to 59 South. From 59 South take 288 South. Exit MacGregor and turn right. Continue until the Fannin Street signal. At Fannin turn left. The Methodist Hospital is located on the left at 6565 Fannin.
From West Houston: Take I-10 East to I-45 South. Take I-45 South to 288 South. Exit MacGregor and turn right. Continue until the Fannin Street signal. At Fannin turn left. The Methodist Hospital is located on the left at 6565 Fannin.
Maps
- The Methodist Hospital Walkways
- The Methodist Hospital West Pavilion
- Get Directions to the Methodist Hospital using Google
Medication Policy
Each physician’s office is responsible for medications. Please ask the physician at your office visit for prescriptions you will need. You should know whether your insurance plan requires a mail order "90" days or a local “30” days prescription. Otherwise you can contact physician’s office.
Please allow 24 to 48 hrs for the office to handle the prescription. Be aware that physicians are covering weekends or holidays will not renew narcotics or muscle relaxants; these prescription renewals should be requested during office hours.
Clinic Forms
If this is your first visit with us, please print and fill out the following forms. This will expedite your visit. Please bring the completed forms with you to your scheduled appointment.
- Patient Registration
- Policy on Third Party Reimbursement
- Medicare Status Questionnaire
- TMHPO-Notice of Privacy Practice
Please select your doctor and print the form:
- New Patient Form for Dr. Stanley Fisher
- New Patient Form for Dr. Howard Derman
- New Patient Form for Dr. Milvia Pleitez
- New Patient Form for Dr. Ron Tintner
- New Patient Epilepsy Form for Dr. Amit Verma
- Medical Record Release Form for Dr. Amit Verma
- New Patient Questionnaire for Dr. Ericka Simpson
- Sleep Clinic Forms
Notice: Adobe Acrobat Reader™ plug-in is required to view the PDF documents. When you click on the PDF file, it will open the Adobe Acrobat Reader, if you have it already installed. A free version is available through the Adobe Web site. Download the Acrobat Reader.
Billing Questions
Policies
We file for insurance plans that we are on. The only exception to this is if your visit or procedure is over $500 and you have met your out of network deductible—we will file your insurance for you. If exceptions need be made to this policy please make arrangements in advance with our billing department.
We collect co-pays, deductibles and co-insurance at time of service. We accept checks, cash, all major credit cards.
If you have any questions regarding your insurance, coverage or the amount you will be expected to pay please feel free to call us at 713-441-3777.
Health Insurance We Accept
| Affiliated Healthcare | HealthcareSmart Preferred Care |
Medicare | Medicus International |
| BeechStreet | Multi Plan | Aetna | Unicare |
| First Health | PPO Next | BCBS Par Plan | United Healthcare |
| Great West Healthcare HMO PPO |
Private Healthcare System (PHCS) |
Humana HMO PPO | America Group |
Make a Donation
Your contributions help us to create new research funds to support research projects in our areas of expertise and support clinical research programs.
To make a contribution to any of our Clinics please contact Carol Albright at 713-441-3768.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Last Modified: January 23, 2008
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