A Regional Referral Center Specializing in Diseases of the Nervous System
Christian Hospital, 10th Floor
Robert P. Margolis, MD, Medical Director
314.747.WELL (314.747.9355) or toll-free 877.747.9355
Conditions Treated
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Stroke
Other Neurological Disorders
Services
Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
Our Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) provides leading-edge technology and greater diagnostic accuracy to help patients with epilepsy and seizure diagnosis disorders receive the best treatment and medications to improve overall quality of life. There are only three other centers in the region that offer this capability.
The two-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit features the latest computer-based monitoring equipment for 24-hour video recording synchronized with scalp EEG recording. Our patients' symptoms are fully recorded and analyzed by our specially trained neuroscience nurses and technologists to determine seizure type and origin.
A typical patient stay in the EMU lasts up to four days. Friends and family are welcome to visit frequently during testing. Patients' needs are closely supervised to ensure monitoring is comfortable, and information flows seamlessly to all professionals.
Following a stay in the EMU, a summary of activity and diagnostic findings is sent promptly to your physician. Patients can elect to have follow-up treatment managed by Dr. Daniel Matson's, team of Neuroscience Center physicians or return to their own physician with our recommendations for future care.
Research shows that up to 25 percent of patients admitted for monitoring might not have epilepsy. When testing shows no disease, we remove the improper epilepsy diagnosis, and use our techniques to get the patient on the right path with proper treatment.
Stroke Recovery
The Neuroscience Center physicians work closely with our Emergency Department to provide advanced stroke services that ensure the most efficient and seamless recovery process. Once treatment has been received, our specialized neuroscience staff manages all inpatient and outpatient services, assists with follow-up care, provides updates to your primary care physician and serves as your contact for caregiving questions.
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Biographies
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Robert P. Margolis, MD, has been a member of the Christian Hospital medical staff since 1980. Dr. Margolis is board-certified in internal medicine and neurology, and is an assistant clinical professor of neurology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He treats all types of neurological conditions.
Dr. Margolis completed his undergraduate studies in Biology at Kent State University and received his medical degree cum laude from St. Louis University. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati General Hospital, and his residency in neurology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital.
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Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Director
Daniel T. Mattson, MD, is a fellowship-trained epileptologist, who sees all neurological diseases in his practice. He has been a member of Christian Hospital's medical staff since 2005.
Dr. Mattson completed his undergraduate studies and an advanced degree in neuropsychology at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. He received his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia, where he was awarded the Scott Willis Award for achievement in neurology. He completed his residency in neurology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School in Boston.
Postgraduate training in epilepsy at St. Louis University returned Dr. Mattson to the St. Louis area. He is the author of numerous journal articles and chapters on a variety of neurological topics.
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Dr. Rai completed his medical degree and Doctoratus Medicinus in neurology from the Institute of Medical Sciences in Varanasi, India. Dr. Rai's training includes a residency in internal medicine and a second residency in neurology at Sir Sunderlal University Hospital, Varanasi, India. He completed an additional residency in neurology at St. Louis University Hospital. He also completed two fellowship programs, one in clinical neurophysiology at Saint Louis University Hospital, Department of Neurology and another at Washington University School of Medicine, Washington University Sleep Medicine Center in St. Louis. He is a certified MRI/CT specialist from the American Society of Neuroimaging. Dr. Rai has received many awards, authored numerous journal articles and has given many presentations throughout the country.
Carlos M. Yu II, MD, has been a member of Christian Hospital's medical staff since 1993. Dr. Yu is a board-certified neurologist who treats all neurological diseases in his practice.
Dr. Yu completed his undergraduate studies in biology at the Ataneo de Manila University and received his medical degree from the University of the East in the Philippines. He completed his neurology residency at the University of the Philippines, Philippine General Hospital, and a second neurology residency at St. Louis University Hospital.
Dr. Yu was chief resident for neurology at St. Louis University Hospital in 1992 and was voted best teaching neurology resident for that year. Dr. Yu is an assistant clinical professor of neurology at St. Louis University and is director of the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at St. Claire's Hospital in Alton, Illinois.
