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Meritus Health welcomes neurology specialists to expand comprehensive care

Continuing its commitment to providing comprehensive, coordinated care throughout the region, Meritus Health is pleased to welcome Neurology Consultant P.A. to the health system. Effective July 30, the practice will become Meritus Neurology.

The practice will continue serving patients at its current office, 235 Mill St., Suite 1, in Hagerstown, and will retain its existing phone number, 301-739-5959.

The Meritus Neurology team includes neurologists Samina Anwar, M.D., and Said Dahbour, M.D. Together, they provide evaluation and treatment for a broad range of neurological conditions, including headaches and migraines, epilepsy and seizure disorders, stroke, dementia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, neuromuscular conditions, and peripheral nerve disorders. The practice also offers specialized diagnostic services such as EEG and EMG/NCS testing, as well as Botox therapy for select neurological conditions.

“Our mission has always been to provide exceptional neurological care close to home,” Dr. Anwar said. “Joining Meritus Health is a natural next step in helping us achieve our goal of improving patient care. By becoming part of an integrated health system, we can work even more closely with primary care providers, specialists and hospital teams to ensure our patients receive seamless, coordinated care throughout every stage of their treatment.”

“Patients throughout our region deserve convenient access to high-quality neurological care,” said Miranda Ramsey, vice president of physician services at Meritus Health. “Bringing these experienced neurology specialists into Meritus Health offers a great opportunity to better align and coordinate care for our patients. We are excited to welcome this outstanding team as we continue expanding access to specialty services across our community.”

As part of the Meritus Health system, patients will benefit from enhanced coordination of care through a shared electronic medical record, improved communication among providers, and a patient-centered approach that supports better outcomes and a more seamless healthcare experience.

To learn more about Meritus Neurology, please visit www.meritushealth.com/neurology.

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