Dr. Joseph N. Rudolph M.D., Neurologist
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Dr. Joseph N. Rudolph M.D.

Neurologist | Electrodiagnostic Medicine

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2550 Som Center Road WH-10 Willoughby Hills Ohio, 44094
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Joseph N. Rudolph, MD, works at Cleveland Clinic in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. He specializes in parkinson's disease, dystonia (generalized and focal), deep brain stimulation (for Parkinson's, dystonia and tremor), essential tremor, atypical parkinsonian disorders, chorea, cognitive and sleep related complications of Parkinson's disease. Dr. Rudolph and his neurological team are dedicated to treating movement disorders.

Education and Training

Mount Sinai Medical School

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 21 years of experience
Dr. Joseph N. Rudolph M.D.
Dr. Joseph N. Rudolph M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • mental capacity

    It is most likely NOT a brain tumor. A tumor would present with a focal problem, like it would pretend to be a stroke, or perhaps cause a seizure. On the other hand, maybe you are having occasional small seizures and you don't know? A cause of "General decline" is first and foremost a metabolic issue; you might want to see if your Vitamin B12 level is normal, for example. Another idea - and don't dismiss this out of hand - could be something like depression. Depression (or anxiety) could cause such a distraction that regular cognitive functions cannot get off the ground. Is your sleep disturbed? Not sleeping well could certainly lead to cognitive decline. And it could be that your sleep is disrupted because of outside features like your having a new dog that wakes you or internal issues like a sleep disorder. (Depression of course could mess with this also, but this is also an independent possibility.) Obviously, this short answer is no replacement for getting a neurologist and having a proper evaluation followed by the desired tests (blood tests, brain scan, sleep study, EEG, etc). READ MORE

  • Hand swelling problem

    Hand swelling is generally not a neurologic problem. Cervical spine issues can cause pain, numbness, and weakness, but if there is swelling you should go see a rheumatologist or vascular specialist. READ MORE

  • Do certain foods lead to dementia?

    As far as I know, foods themselves do not cause dementia. However, one form of dementia, perhaps the most common aside from outright Alzheimer’s, is vascular dementia. This is a buildup of tiny little strokes that cause tiny amounts of damage, with a cumulative effect of slowed thinking and declining balance. Risks of tiny little strokes and risks of large strokes and heart attacks are the same. So if you are working with your primary doctor to improve all of your blood vessel risk factors then you are on the right path. To this I would add to never be dehydrated and to (of course) be involved with exercise, as these also promote good blood flow. READ MORE

  • What causes issues in the nervous system? How is it treated?

    There are many things that can cause numbness. The phrase "issues in the nervous system" is too vague to even begin to comment on - it's like asking what causes issues in your cardiac system, or in the electrical system in your house. Rather, the method is first figure out exactly WHERE the problem is from (not necessarily the easiest thing, of course): is the problem in the brain, in the spine, in the nerve? Anywhere else? Only THEN does it make sense to try to determine the cause. These steps are the job of a neurologist. If your primary doc is hesitant to diagnose this, then please make sure to request a referral to a Neuro. Speaking in general terms, though, if the numbness is all on one side, it may be a brain problem, such as a stroke, while if the numbness is on both sides, but more prominently in the feet (and possibly in the hands) then it could be a neuropathy. If the numbness is all below one level in the body, then it could be a spine issue, like a herniated disc. Since you describe hands and feet and are talking about your father (who I will assume is an older gentleman, since he has a younger person doing the asking for him), neuropathy may be the most likely. The most common cause of neuropathy in the U.S. is uncontrolled diabetes. Other causes include vitamin deficiencies (B12, B6), inflammation from other diseases, or side effects of medications. This is not to diagnose - please go to a neurologist for more detailed - and person-specific - responses. READ MORE

  • What is the best way to determine internal head injury?

    Nothing is 100%. But one major thing to look for is change in behavior or alertness. A slowly growing collection of blood results in slow decline and worsening sleepiness. But a 24 year old rarely gets this sort of thing - they are more likely to have a faster going bleed. So if there is no rapid change, then she is probably OK. Getting a CT scan can be done as an outpatient, of course, if you speak to your own doctor. If you start feeling more nervous about it, then it warrants a trip to the emergency department. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Parkinson's Disease

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Teaching at Cleveland Clinic -

Internships

  • Cooper University

Fellowships

  • Mount Sinai Medical School (Movement Disorders)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Neurological Society, American Academy of Neurology, Movement disorders Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Combination of Serendipity and Hard Work

Dr. Joseph N. Rudolph M.D.'s Practice location

2550 Som Center Road WH-10 -
Willoughby Hills, Ohio 44094
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2550 SOM CENTER RD -
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Patient Experience with Dr. Rudolph


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Dr. Joseph N. Rudolph M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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