New Patients
If you have been waiting months for a neurology appointment somewhere else, you don't have to. This page walks you through the whole thing — how to book, what to bring, what happens at your first visit, and how to find us.
01 · Welcome
You don't need to have it all figured out
A lot of people put off calling a neurologist because they are not sure they are describing things the right way, or because they worry it isn't serious enough. You do not have to arrive with the right words. Telling us what you have noticed, in your own way, is enough to start.
You also do not need a referral from another doctor to call us. If you have one, bring it — it helps. If you don't, call anyway.
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Now accepting new patients No existing referral needed
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Appointments within 1 week Call to check current availability
02 · Booking
Three ways to get started
Pick whichever one suits you. They all end in the same place.
Call the office
(727) 210-7699The fastest way. Tell us what you have been noticing and we'll find you a time, in the office or by telemedicine.
Send an appointment request
Fill in a short form with your name and the best way to reach you, and a member of our team will call you back to book the visit. Please leave your symptoms and any test results out of the form — we'll talk about those on the phone.
Request an appointment onlineAsk your doctor to refer you
If another doctor has suggested you see a neurologist, their office can send the referral to us by fax at (201) 648-3058. Some insurance plans also ask for a referral before they will cover a specialist, so it is worth checking with yours.
Referral details for provider offices03 · What to bring
Bring these six things
None of this is a test. It just means we spend your appointment talking about you instead of tracking down paperwork.
- A photo ID and your insurance card. If your plan changed recently, bring the newest card.
- A list of every medicine you take. Include the dose and who prescribes it. Add anything you buy without a prescription — sleep aids, allergy pills, vitamins, and supplements all count, and they matter more than people expect.
- Any scans, test results, or records you already have. A disc, a printed report, or the name of the place that did the test all help.
- Notes on what you have noticed. When it started, how often it happens, how long it lasts, and anything that makes it better or worse. A few lines on paper is plenty.
- Your glasses and hearing aids, if you use them. Some parts of a neurology visit involve reading, listening, and following instructions.
- A family member or close friend, if memory is the concern. Someone who sees you often can describe changes you may not notice yourself, and that account is a real part of a memory evaluation.
04 · Your first visit
Your first visit, step by step
A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Here is the shape of a first appointment.
You tell the story
Most of the visit is talking. When did it start, what does it feel like, what were you doing when it happens. This history is the single most useful part of the appointment.
An examination
A neurologic exam is hands-on but gentle. It looks at things like strength, sensation, reflexes, balance, coordination, and how you walk. Nothing about it hurts.
What we think so far
Your provider explains what the findings point to and what still needs sorting out. A first visit does not always end in a diagnosis, and it is honest to say so.
Testing, if it helps
Testing is usually arranged after the visit rather than done during it. EEG, transcranial Doppler, and cognitive testing are performed here in our office.
05 · After your visit
After your visit
You will not be left wondering what happens next. If you are unsure about anything once you get home, call us — that is what the phone number is for.
- Questions after you get home. Call the office at (727) 210-7699. It is common to think of something on the drive back.
- Test results. Results are read by a provider and gone over with you rather than handed to you on the spot. Call us if you would like to know where yours stand.
- Prescriptions and refills. Call the office and let us know which pharmacy you use.
- Follow-up visits. These can be in person or by telemedicine. Ask which makes sense for the kind of follow-up you need — see how telemedicine visits work.
06 · Insurance and payment
Insurance and payment
Call (727) 210-7699 before your visit and our team will check your benefits for you. That way you know where you stand with your plan before you sit down with a provider, rather than after.
Bring your insurance card and a photo ID to the appointment.
Coverage depends on your specific plan and your benefits, so we would rather check it for you than guess in print. Call us and we'll look it up together.
07 · Getting here
Getting here, and finding Suite 606
We are on North McMullen Booth Road at Enterprise Road, about a mile south of Mease Countryside Hospital, on the same road. Parking is free surface parking at ground level, so there is no garage to navigate and no ticket to keep. Our office is Suite 606.
ASK Health Brain & Body Wellness
Neurology & Wellness
2454 N McMullen Booth Rd, Suite 606Clearwater, FL 33759
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Phone(727) 210-7699
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Office hoursMonday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm
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ParkingFree surface parking at ground level
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LandmarkAbout one mile south of Mease Countryside Hospital
08 · Common questions
Questions new patients ask
You can contact ASK Health Brain & Body Wellness directly to request an appointment. Some insurance plans require a referral from your primary care provider before they will cover a specialist visit, so it is worth checking with your plan. Call (727) 210-7699 and the team can help you find out.
Bring a photo ID and your insurance card, a list of every medicine you take with the dose and the prescribing doctor, any prior scans or test reports you already have, and notes on what you have noticed and when it started. Bring your glasses and hearing aids if you use them. If memory is the concern, bring a family member or close friend, because someone who sees you often can describe changes you may not notice yourself.
Please call the office at (727) 210-7699 before your visit and the team will check your benefits and explain what your plan covers.
Visits are available in person at the Clearwater office or by telemedicine. Some care has to happen in the office, including your first neurological examination, EEG and transcranial Doppler testing, in-office cognitive testing, IV therapy and injections. Call (727) 210-7699 and the team will help you choose the right kind of visit to start with.