Neurology

Diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain and nervous system

District Medical Group (DMG) neurology specialists diagnosis and treat diseases and disorders of the brain and nervous system, which can impact the entire body.  Some neurological conditions can occur suddenly and require immediate treatment, while other conditions progress and require ongoing treatment.

Our DMG neurology experts treat patients of all ages with brain and nervous system conditions, including:

  • Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

  • Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)

  • Chronic headaches and migraines

  • Epilepsy

  • Inflammatory muscle disease, causing:

    Extensive muscle destruction (necrotizing myopathy)
    Muscle weakness and inflammation (polymyositis)
    Muscle weakness and skin rash (dermatomyositis)
    Weakness and difficulty swallowing (inclusion body myositis

Pediatric Neurology

Our board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric neurologists also treat brain and nervous system conditions in children, such as:

  • Metabolic genetic disorders

  • Movement disorders

  • Neurogenetics

Locations

Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center – Peoria

8088 W. Whitney Dr.
Peoria, AZ 85345
Phone: (833) 855-9973
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Valleywise Comprehensive Health Center – Phoenix

2525 E. Roosevelt St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone: (833) 855-9973
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Valleywise Health Medical Center

2601 E. Roosevelt St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone: (602) 344-5726
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Meet Our Neurology Providers

Marc Merroto, MD
Marc Merroto, MD
Section Chief, Neurology
Assistant Professor, Neurology, Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ
Medical Specialty: Neurology
Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown
Certification: Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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