Neurology/Neurosurgery Service

Our Services

The Neurology and Neurosurgery Service at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Ohio State University provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for companion animals with neurological conditions.

Service Highlights

• Board certified neurologist
• Diagnosis and management of all medical and surgical neurological conditions in dogs and cats
• Epilepsy clinic
• 3T MRI for advanced brain and spinal cord imaging
• Electrodiagnosis of neuromuscular disorders

Appointments

• Appointments are currently being scheduled through the Internal Medicine Service appointment slots.
• For an appointment or emergencies: (614)-292-3551

What to Expect

One of our senior veterinary students will take a complete patient history and then perform an initial physical examination. As a matter of policy, you will be asked to return to the lobby during the examination. One of our staff neurologists will then do a neurological examination on your pet with the attending student’s assistance. Historical, physical examination and neurological examination findings are discussed and reviewed with the student. After the examination, a clinician will speak to you about diagnosis and treatment options. Please allow 1-2 hours for an initial examination if your pet is a new patient to our hospital. If all diagnostic tests are done on an outpatient basis, please allow additional time beyond the time required for the initial examination.

Special Equipment & Technology

• 3T MRI access
• CT scanner
• Expertise in brain imaging techniques and interpretation
• State-of-the-art electrodiagnostic equipment and expertise (for EMG, conduction tests, hearing tests)
• Advanced neurosurgical training and equipment
• Proficiency in spinal fluid collection and analysis
• In-house radiation therapy facility
• In-house anticonvulsant drug testing

Common Conditions & Procedures

• Epilepsy (seizures)
• Intervertebral disk herniation
• Vestibular disease
• Brain and spinal cord tumors
• Encephalitis/meningitis
• Cervical spondylomyelopathy (wobbler syndrome)
• Cauda equina syndrome
• Neurodegenerative and congenital neurological disorders of the brain and spine
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Brain and spinal cord traumatic injuries

Clinicians

Neurology Faculty

• Ronaldo daCosta, DMV, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, Assistant Professor

Payment

Payment is requested at the time of your visit. For your convenience, we accept Mastercard, Visa, Discover cards and personal checks. Read more about our payment policies.