Neurodiagnostics

The neurodiagnostic team at Fort Wayne Neurological Center serves patients with a full range of services to detect and treat conditions of the central nervous system including the brain and spinal cord. Testing services include:

  • EEG
  • Ambulatory EEG
  • EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Evoked Response Studies
  • Sleep Studies/Polysomnogram
  • Skin Punch Biopsies

Neurodiagnostic tests have advanced significantly. Modern techniques allow medical professionals to peer inside the brain and monitor activities of the entire central nervous system. Technicians record electrical activity arising from the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, or motor nerve systems using a variety of techniques and instruments. This technology is used to aid in the diagnosis of disease and conditions from Epilepsy to Multiple Sclerosis and from Parkinson’s Disease to nerve ending disease.

From diet and exercise to medication and stress management, Fort Wayne Neurological Center works with patients and their families to preserve their health and help patients achieve a maximum quality of life.

 

James C. Stevens, M.D., F.A.S.M.

James C. Stevens, M.D., F.A.S.M., FAAN

NEUROLOGIST / SLEEP DISORDERS

Dr. Stevens has been a private practicing neurologist and specialist in sleep disorders medicine at the Fort Wayne Neurological Center for the past 30years. He received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine, where he graduated at the top of his class, receiving AOA honors his junior year. He completed his neurology resident training at Indiana University where he was a multi-year recipient of the Alexander Ross Award for outstanding neurologic research. He currently serves as a Professor of Neurology for the IUSM and is currently serving as President-elect of AAN. In addition, Dr. Stevens has been recognized annually as one the “Best Doctors in America”, and has been a recipient of the “Patients Choice Award” since 2008 as one of the outstanding physicians in the United States and has received multi-year recognition as the “Top Doc” in Neurology by the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette.

EDUCATION
- B.A., Biological Sciences with Highest Distinction, 1979, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
- M.D., Doctor of Medicine with Honors, 1983, Indiana University School of Medicine, Bloomington, Indiana

RESIDENCY
- Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1984-1987

CERTIFICATION
- American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
- American Board of Sleep Medicine

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Director, Sleep DIsorders Laboratory, St. Joseph Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana; 989-present
- Director, Lutheran Hospital Regional Sleep Lab, Fort Wayne, Indiana; 1989-present
- Instructor of Clinical Neurology for the Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana; 1989-present
- Lutheran Hospital Executive Committee, Fort Wayne, Indiana; 1996-present
- Lutheran Hospital Medicine Committee, Fort Wayne, Indiana; 1990-present
- Lutheran Hospital Staff Selection Committee, Fort Wayne, Indiana; 1990-present
- Lutheran Hospital Critical Care Committee, Fort Wayne, Indiana; 2000-present
- Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Wayne Executive Committee, Fort Wayne, Indiana; 1994-present
- American Academy of Neurology; 2001-present; Vice Chairman 2005-present
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Boston, MA; 1989, 2001-present
- American Academy of Neurology Member
- American Medical Association Member
- Fellow of the American Sleep Disorders Association Member
- Indiana Neurological Society Member
- Fort Wayne Medical Society Member

Madhav H. Bhat, M.D., FAAN

NEUROLOGIST / NEUROREHABILITATION / GENERAL ADULT NEUROLOGY

Dr. Bhat received his M.D. from the University of Bombay, Bombay, India. He completed residencies at St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO, and BYL Nair Hospital, Bombay, India, and at Hurley Medical Center, Flint, MI. He specializes in neurology and neuro-rehabilitation.

EDUCATION
- M.B.B.S., 1976, University of Bombay, Bombay, India
- M.D., Internal Medicine, 1981, University of Bombay, Bombay, India

RESIDENCY
- Residency in Neurology, St. Louis University Hospitals, St. Louis, Missouri, July 1983 to June 1986
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Hurley Medical Center (Michigan State University), Flint, Michigan, July 1982 to June 1983
- Residency in Internal Medicine, B.Y.L. Nair Hospital (University of Bombay), Bombay, India, February 1978 to October 1981
- Resident Post-Examination Training (Rotating Internship), B.Y.L., Nair Hospital (University of Bombay), Bombay, India January 1977 to December 1977

CERTIFICATION
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Clinical Asst. Professor of Neurology, Fort Wayne Center and Indiana School of Medicine
- American Academy of Neurology Member
- Fort Wayne Medical Society Member
- Indiana State Medical Society Member
- Indiana Neurological Society

Ajay Gupta, M.D.

Ajay Gupta, M.D., FAAN

NEUROLOGIST / MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Dr. Gupta received his medical training at MP Shah Medical College in Jamnagar, India. His residency in neurology was accomplished at the Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Gupta furthered his professional training after his residency by completing dual fellowships in electroencephalography/ epilepsy and in multiple sclerosis/ neuro immunology at the Medical College of Ohio and at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.

EDUCATION
- M.B.B.S., 1978, MP Shah Medical College, Jamnagar, India

RESIDENCY
- Chief Resident in Neurology, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, 1984-1985
- Resident in Neurology, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio, 1982-1985
- Resident in Generat Medicine, MP Shah Medical College and Irwin Group of Hospitals, Jamnagar, India, 1980-1981

CERTIFICATION
- Board Certified, Neurology
- Board eligible in Electroencephalography

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Academy of Neurology
- Indiana State Medical Association
- Indiana Neurological Society
- Fort Wayne Medical Society

Marlene C. Bultemeyer, M.D.

Marlene C. Bultemeyer, M.D.

NEUROLOGY / EPILEPSY

Dr. Bultemeyer is board certified in Neurology and Epilepsy. Hailing from Northeast Indiana, she returned to the local area to begin private practice in 2010. She received her M.D. from the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. She continued at the I.U. Medical Center to complete her general Neurology Residency and additional professional training, completing a Fellowship in Neurophysiology as well. Through the Fellowship she received advanced training in Epilepsy and associated EEG testing protocols. Dr. Bultemeyer is an Assistant Professor for IUSM and serves as the director of the Neurodiagnostics department at Fort Wayne Neurological Center. She also is director of the Neurodiagnostics Department at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne and was instrumental in the department achieving status as the only Accredited EEG lab in the region.

EDUCATION
- B.S. in Biology, 1997, University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, Indiana
- M.D., 2005, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana

RESIDENCY
- Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2005-2009

FELLOWSHIP
- Neurophysiology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2009-2010

CERTIFICATION
- Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
- Epilepsy, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2010 – present
- Medical Director of the Neurodiagnostics Department, Lutheran Hospital, 2014 – present
- Chair, Utilization/Review Committee, Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 2010 – present
- Lutheran Hospital, Physician Leadership Committee Member, 2016 – present
- American Academy of Neurology Member
- American Epilepsy Society Member
- American Heart Association Member
- Indiana Neurological Society Member
- Indiana Medical Society Member
- Fort Wayne Medical Society Member

Andrea L. Haller, M.D.

Andrea L. Haller, M.D., FAAN

NEUROLOGIST / SLEEP DISORDERS SPECIALIST

Dr. Andrea Haller is board certified in neurology and sleep medicine. She grew up in Connecticut, and she earned her bachelor’s degree from Harvard University. Dr. Haller attended medical school at the University of California, San Francisco. After completing her neurology residency, Dr. Haller entered private practice in Indianapolis. She served as the Medical Director of the Stroke Service at Community Hospital North until she moved to Fort Wayne in 2014. Dr. Haller enjoys working with patients of all ages, and she has experience treating a wide variety of neurological illnesses.

EDUCATION
- B.A. Psychology, 1990, Summa Cum Laude, Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts
- M.D., 1997, University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco, California

RESIDENCY
- Internal Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California, 1997 - 1998
- Department of Neurology, University of Carlifornia, San Francisco, California, 1998 - 2001

CERTIFICATION
- USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3
- Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology
- Board Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Sleep Medicine

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Academy of Neurology Member
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine Member
- American Heart Association Member
- American Stroke Association Member
- Indiana Neurological Society Member
- Indiana State Medical Association Member
- Indianapolis Medical Society Member
- Fort Wayne Medical Society Member

Christopher Vachon

Christopher Vachon, MD

NEUROLOGIST / NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS

Dr. Christopher Vachon is the newest member of the Fort Wayne Neurological Center team. A Concordia High School graduate, Dr. Vachon earned his bachelor’s degree from Wabash College in Crawfordsville, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Fort Wayne. During his fellowship at the University of Virginia, Dr. Vachon not only sharpened his skills in the practice of neurology, he also received specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders and to learn comprehensive techniques in the use of the electromyogram (EMG).

EDUCATION
- Bachelor of the Arts, 2010, Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana
- Doctor of Medicine, 2014, Indiana University School of Medicine, Fort Wayne, Indiana

RESIDENCY
- University of Virginia Health System, Adult Neurology, 2015-2019

FELLOWSHIP
- Fellow in Clinical Neurophysiology/EMG Track, University of Virginia Department of Neurology, 2018 - 2019

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Member, American Academy of Neurology, July 2015-present
- Member, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society