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Dr. Richard A. Aviles, PH.D, ABPDN

Neurologist

Dr. Richard Aviles is a psychologist practicing in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dr. Aviles specializes in the treatment of health mental problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Aviles evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Aviles because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Psychologists may perform a variety of exams and assessments to diagnose a mental condition.
Dr. Richard A. Aviles, PH.D, ABPDN
  • San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Accepting new patients

What is causing my headache and numbness?

The symptoms you describe for your headaches are mostly related to vascular or or neurological etiology. You should visit a neurologist to determine the cause.

My mother has internal pain in her legs. Is it diabetic neuropathy?

Finding a treatment for your mothers pain will require a close examination of her condition, medication taken and other vital information that her attending physician may ave. READ MORE
Finding a treatment for your mothers pain will require a close examination of her condition, medication taken and other vital information that her attending physician may ave. An internist would be a good resource to help her.

What are the treatment options for brain tumor for children?

Further neurological examination, lab tests and other vital information will be required to responsibly answer these question. Pediatric neurology follow-up is warranted.

Is a nerve conduction test painful?

In most cases no, if no complications occur or are present.

Should a disability advocate attend all of our meetings with son's school?

Yes an advocate will be helpful particularly during individual education plan meetings. The law requires that school provide special needs about railing and other accommodating READ MORE
Yes an advocate will be helpful particularly during individual education plan meetings. The law requires that school provide special needs about railing and other accommodating issues for the handicapped such as in your case.