Dr. James Armstrong, MD

Dr. James Armstrong is a board-certified neurologist with sub-specialty interests in neuromuscular neurology, epilepsy and the diagnosis and treatment of complex neurological conditions. A magnum cum laude graduate of Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass., Dr. Armstrong received his medical degree from Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn. He went on to complete his internship in internal medicine, residency in neurology and fellowships in neuromuscular medicine and neurophysiology at the Southwestern Medical School in Dallas.

Dr. Armstrong holds five board certifications by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, in neurology, neuromuscular medicine, epilepsy, clinical neurophysiology and sleep medicine. He is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine and the Texas Medical Association. He has participated in numerous scientific publications.

Prior to joining Mischer Neuroscience Associates, Dr. Armstrong owned his own neurology practice in Hickory, N.C., for 13 years. He enjoys assisting patients with their needs and has a particular interest in rare and challenging cases.

Fluent in Spanish and French, he is active in local community issues and charities.

Conditions treated:

• Dementia
• Epilepsy
• Sleep apnea/difficulties with sleep/insomnia
• Parkinson’s disease/abnormal movements/tremor
• ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease)
• Neuropathy/numbness and tingling
• MS (multiple sclerosis)
• Movement disorder
• Headaches/facial pain
• Weakness/fatigue
• Stroke
• Seizure/syncope/unusual spells
• Difficulties with walking/unsteady gait/falls
• Back and neck pain
• Abnormal facial movement /tics/twitching
• Vertigo/dizziness
• Disorder of concentration and memory
• Disorder of the brain, spine, nerves or muscles
• Disorder of speech, smell, equilibrium, hearing or vision
• Head injury/concussion