St. Joseph Hospital West is home to SSM Neurosciences Institute physician, Karen Pentella, MD. Dr. Pentella is board-certified in both neurology and pain management. She has spent more than 25 years helping patients understand and manage their neurological or chronic pain conditions. Dr. Pentella is available for office and hospital consultations for general neurology conditions including but not limited to:
- Stroke
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Parkinsonism
- Dementia
- Multiple sclerosis
- Muscle disorders
- Workers’ compensation evaluations (evidence-based approach)
- Chronic pain disorders (headaches, back/neck pain)
Services offered at St. Joseph Hospital West include:
- Primary Stroke Center (Certified by the American Stroke Association “Get with the Guidelines”)
- Diagnostic imaging
- IV tPA