Leo W. Kesting, MD
Olympia, WA 98506
Providence Olympia Neurology
525 Lilly Road Northeast, Suite 210, Olympia, WA 98506
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About Leo W. Kesting
Dr. Kesting earned his medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed both an internship and residency in neurology at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. He served as a neurologist in the U.S Army at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, before returning to the Pacific Northwest and joining Olympia Neurology in 2000. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and earned board certification in neurology in 1997. He is married with three children. He enjoys the outdoors opportunities of this region with regular hiking skiing and mountain climbing.
University of Washington School of Medicine
1992
Madigan Army Medical Center
1993
Madigan Army Medical Center
1996
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology
Providence Medical Group - South Puget Sound (Olympia)
Providence Centralia Hospital
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When I see Dr. Kesting for my semi-annual visits, he asks me the same questions in order to see how I reply to them. I think he should be ordering a medical test to see how my brain is handling my dementia.
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Talking with Dr. Kesting was reassuring for both of us; please tell him so.
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Dr. Kesting is a wonderful doctor, he's kind and courteous.
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All good.
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Dr Kesting and his staff are good listeners!!
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Thorough and respectful
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Dr Kesting is one of the better doctor's I've seen over the last 5 years. He listens to me answers my questions and does not make me feel like he knows better than me what is going on.
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I have been very satisfied with my Doctor
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During this visit we were called back in a timely manner. The examination was the most thorough and easy to understand. I would recommend Dr. K.
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No complaints
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Good meeting
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Good, fast and easy. He gave me good advice and a new prescription
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The staff and doctor were friendly and knowledgeable and was a pleasant visit.
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Good
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Very knowledgeable.
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Friendly. Human. Talked to us like people and not clients -made sure we knew what was going on and did not feel rushed!
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I got right in with the provider and he was very knowledgeable about my medical concerns!
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It was all good.
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Great experience
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Great experience
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Speaking strictly about this particular provider and the staff there, they are genuinely professional and courteous without being inauthentic or too talkative. I appreciate it because I see a lot of Doctors regularly and sometimes people are too friendly and talkative when all I really want is basic courtesy and professionalism. This office is very good at that basic but all too rare skill.
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I appreciate that Dr. Kesting takes the time to answer my questions.
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I feel very fortunate to have been referred to Dr Kesting. I feel very confident under his care. He is professional and thorough in all of his ways!
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Very professional and informative
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Good Experience
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Dr. Kesting is kind and compassionate and provided a sense of ease during the appointment
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He listened to me and answered all my questions. He seems very knowledgeable and is easy to talk to.
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I depend upon the service this doctor provides to maintain a healthy lifestyle steady mental condition
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Spent almost 45 minutes waiting for the provider and check-out staff. Other than that, everyone was terrific!
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Great all around. A trusted and reliable Dr and Staff, thanks!
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Very kind, easy to talk to.
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All of my providers are very professional.All of my experiences have been very good!
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In the several years with Dr Kesting and staff I've never had a bad experience
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Everything was real good, could'nt ask for better experience.
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All was good
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I am very satisfied.
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Enough information to ease my concerns
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He seems to understood my mental and medical problems.
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He is concerned and tries as much as he can to make sure that I have good health.
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We were impressed!!
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Clear communication and caring ambiance.
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Always positive
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I have been a patient of Dr. Kesting for past balance issues but hadn't visited him for about 5 years. At this visit we reviewed my past condition as well as my current condition. Dr. Kesting completed a thorough review and we discussed my current situation at length. He advised me to pursue physical therapy and have a followup visit in six months. Dr. Kesting has always provided excellent care, listened to all my concerns and is always very thorough.
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This group of people are excellent with what they do and Dr Kesting is one of the best doctors I have dealt with.
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Dr. Kesting is very relaxed and easy going which makes his patient feel the same way. I never feel rushed when I have an appt with him. I really like him as a Doctor and I am glad I found him.
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I'm very thankful that I found Dr. Kesting. He is professional, kind and caring. Also his nurse was delightful and friendly. I always look forward to my annual appointments with this office.
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Understanding and answered all questions
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Answered all our questions.
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Talked a lot and felt like I'm getting answeres
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I have complicated health issues. It is wonderful to find health care providers, that actually listen and make me feel like I have finally found some great doctors that will do what they can to provide the health care needed.
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Dr Kesting is a very knowledgeable man and he has been doing well with me I think he will help me with stabilizing of my seizures so I can get on with my life and not have so many of them anymore
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He is kind, caring, professional and thorough. Also his nurse was very delightful.
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I was able to see the doctor on this day because there was a cancelation. Otherwise I would have had to wait over 2 months!I love this doctor and do not want to see anyone else for this problem.
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Everyone is very attentive and easy to talk with.
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Dr. Kesting and each of the PAs I interacted with were excellent in their quality of service to me, showed patience and respect in attending to my medical needs and questions.
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Doctor was helpful in telling me what was wrong and howhecanhelp
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Excellent communication with Dr. Kesting and each technician who saw and spoke to me!
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Very helpful.
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Dr. Kesting was professional, kind and caring. He is one of the best new providers I have had in the recent past. I would recommend him to anyone who seeks neurological help.
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Best and most thorough exam I have ever had
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Dr. Kesting and his staff are professional and good listeners. Politeness can be learned but kindness is a soft skill that they exhibit intuitively.
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I appreciate Dr Kesting and am thankful for his support when I came down with my initial medical issue. Thank you!
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All good
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Everything went fine
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Was on time and informative.
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Good. He picked on my comments and had a solution for what we should try. And it is working!
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Dr Kesting is always kind and courteous. He has a good relationship with my autistic son.
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I keep having questions, but not enough time to really discuss my disease. Very nice doctor
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Good periodic check-up on my case of myasthenia gravis.
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Dr. Kesting is great. Thank you.
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He is kind and patient.
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Excellent
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I was very impressed with Dr. Kresting.
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Dr. Resting was very thorough in his examination. He was also friendly and considerate in listening to what we had to say. He's a keeper!!
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Very Good
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Dr Kesting was great!
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I thought I was treated very well with a thorough exam .
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Doctor was very helpful and understanding and made me very comfortable after the visit.
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His care provider was just as kind as always and very respectful to me the way it always has been and I'm sure it always will be
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thorough exam for specific condition. Have only seen once
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Dr Kesting is very good. I'm deeply grateful he was available for me. Thank you
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Everything went well no problems with provider
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I am satisfied. I feel I was well taken care of.
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I got the care needed and a referral for pt
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My doctor and his team are very awesome. I appreciate them very much they answer all my questions and I understand them.
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Dr. Kesting was very thorough and took time to discuss concerns I have had regarding issues of aging.
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He is always great and thoughtful in his approach to my mother in laws neurological health.
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Very professional
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I was very satisfied with the whole experience.
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Dr Kesting excellent. A Dr.who listened, Showed concern, ask questions about condition & explained what he was looking for and any deficits I have. I was there as new patient. Was so pleasant having a Dr show Respect to me. He is 1st Dr in 30yrs that gave real Dr/Pt concern. Highly Recommend. Want to add the front desk staff were very friendly, pleasant, informative, knowledgeable. A warm welcome. The MAs were also very kind, took their time checking me in, asking pertinent questions, knowledgeable friendly. Excellent check in from all. Thank them for super service. I'm a nurse and know gd care when I see it.
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Very welcoming doctor and staff.
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This provider is totally caring, respectful & knowledgeable. Very easy to talk to & makes you comfortable in his care.
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Good
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Trust this doctor 100% in helping with medical condition I have.
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Good
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Conditions and Procedures
- Abducens Nerve Disease
- Abducens Nerve Injury
- Abducens Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Abnormal Echoencephalogram
- Abnormal Eeg
- Abnormal Emg
- Abnormal Neuroimaging
- Abnormal Reflexes
- Abnormal Vestibular Function Test
- Absence Epilepsy
- Accessory Nerve Disease
- Accessory Nerve Injury
- Acoustic Neurofibromatosis
- Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy
- Alcohol Withdrawal
- Alcoholic Encephalopathy
- Alogia
- Ambulatory Eeg
- Amnesia
- Amyloid Neuropathy
- Aneurysm
- Anosmia
- Anoxic Encephalopathy
- Aphasia
- Arteriovenous Malformation (Avm)
- Ataxia
- Athetoid Cerebral Palsy
- Aura
- Autoimmune Meningitis
- Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
- Autonomic Neuropathy
- Bacterial Meningitis
- Beriberi
- Berry Aneurysm
- Body Awareness Disorder
- Brachial Plexopathy
- Brachial Plexus Lesions
- Brachycephaly
- Brain Concussion
- Brain Injury
- Brain Injury Rehabilitation
- Bulbar Palsy
- Carotid Stenosis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Cts)
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Causalgia Of Lower Limb
- Causalgia Of Upper Limb
- Central Nervous System Abscess
- Cerebellar Anomalies
- Cerebellar Ataxia
- Cerebellar Disease
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Cerebral Anomalies
- Cerebral Arteritis
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Cerebral Contusion
- Cerebral Cyst
- Cerebral Edema
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hernia
- Cerebral Laceration
- Cerebral Lipidosis
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Abnormalities
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
- Cerebrovascular Accident (Cva)
- Cerebrovascular Disorders
- Cerebrovascular Insufficiency
- Charcot Marie Tooth Disease
- Childhood Epilepsy
- Chorea
- Choreoathetosis
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Chronic Migraines
- Chronic Post Traumatic Headache
- Ciliary Neuralgia
- Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder
- Cluster Headache
- Common Peroneal Nerve Lesions
- Concussive Seizure
- Convulsion
- Corticobasal Degeneration
- Cranial Nerve Diseases
- Cranial Nerve Disorders
- Cranial Nerve Injury
- Cranial Nerve Palsy
- Creutzfeldt Jakob Syndrome
- Degenerative Brain Disorder
- Degenerative Disorders Of The Balance Organs
- Delirium
- Demyelinating Disease
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Polyneuropathies
- Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture
- Diffuse Axonal Injury
- Diplegia Of Upper Limbs
- Disorder Of Balance
- Disturbance Of Skin Sensation
- Dizziness
- Drop Attack
- Drug Induced Acute Dystonia
- Dysarthria
- Dysautonomia
- Dyskinesia
- Dysphagia
- Dysphonia
- Dystonia
- Eeg Telemetry
- Electroencephalography
- Encephalitis
- Encephalopathies
- Enlarged Optic Nerve
- Enlarged Ventricle
- Epilepsy
- Essential Tremor
- Executive Function Disorder
- Extrapyramidal Disorders
- Exvacuohydrocephalus
- Facial Asymmetry
- Facial Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Facial Paresis
- Facial Spasm
- Facial Tingling
- Familial Ataxia
- Fasciculations
- Femoral Nerve Lesions
- Flaccid Hemiplegia
- Focal Dystonia
- Friedreich Ataxia
- Frontal Lobe Disinhibition
- Functional Quadriplegia
- Fungal Meningitis
- Ganglioneuroblastoma
- Generalized Seizures
- Genetic Dystonia
- Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
- Grand Mal Status Epilepticus
- Guillain Barre Syndrome (Gbs)
- Handwriting Tremor
- Head Trauma
- Headache
- Hearing Loss
- Hemiatrophy
- Hemicrania Continua
- Hemidystonia
- Hemineglect
- Hemiparesis
- Hemiplegia
- Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy
- Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
- Herpes Zoster
- Hiv Dementia
- Hiv Neuropathy
- Hydrocephalus
- Hydromyelia
- Hypertonia
- Hypoglossal Nerve Disease
- Hypoglossal Nerve Injury
- Hypotonia
- Idiopathic Transverse Myelitis
- Impaired Coordination
- Inclusion Body Myositis
- Infantile Cerebral Palsy
- Infectious Neuritis
- Intention Tremor
- Intermittent Cerebral Ischemia
- Intermittent Tremor
- Intracranial Arterial Occlusion
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hypertension
- Isolated Central Nervous System Vasculitis
- Jc Virus
- Late Effect Of Spinal Cord Injury
- Late Effects Of Poliomyelitis
- Lateral Sclerosis
- Leg Numbness
- Leg Weakness
- Lesions Of Popliteal Nerve
- Lesions Of Sciatic Nerve
- Leukodystrophy
- Lip Droop
- Lissencephaly
- Lobar Atrophy Of Brain
- Locked In Syndrome
- Loss Of Consciousness
- Lumbar Puncture
- Lumbosacral Plexus Lesions
- Macrocephaly
- Marcus Gunn Phenomenon
- Maternal Neurologic Disorders
- Meningitis
- Meralgia Paresthetica
- Metabolic Brain Disorders
- Microcephaly
- Migraine
- Migraine Treatment
- Mononeuritis
- Mononeuritis Multiplex
- Monoplegia
- Monoplegia Of Upper Limb
- Motor Neuron Disease
- Movement Disorders
- Moyamoya
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Multiple System Atrophy
- Multisystemic Disseminated Toxoplasmosis
- Muscle Spasticity
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myelitis
- Myelomeningocele
- Myelopathy
- Myoclonus
- Nerve Diseases
- Nerve Root Disorder
- Nerve Sheath Tumor
- Nervous System Disorders
- Neuralgic Amyotrophy
- Neuritis
- Neuroborreliosis
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurological Disorders
- Neurometabolic Disorder
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropathy
- Neurosarcoidosis
- Non Epileptic Event
- Non Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysm
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Numbness
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Olfactory Nerve Disease
- Optic Migraines
- Optic Nerve And Pathway Injury
- Optic Nerve Disease
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Pachygyria
- Paralysis
- Paraneoplastic Polyneuropathy
- Paraplegia
- Parasitic Meningitis
- Paresthesia
- Parkinson's Disease (Pd)
- Pellagra
- Periodic Paralysis
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Periventricular Lesions
- Periventricular Leukomalacia
- Periventricular Mass
- Peroneal Muscular Atrophy
- Peroneal Nerve Injury
- Peroneal Nerve Lesions
- Petit Mal Status
- Pinched Nerve
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Plagiocephaly
- Plantar Nerve Lesions
- Plexitis
- Plexopathy
- Poliodystrophia Cerebri
- Poliomyelitis
- Polymicrogyria
- Polyneuropathy
- Post Concussion Syndrome
- Post Traumatic Amnesia
- Post Traumatic Headache
- Post Traumatic Seizures
- Primary Progressive Aphasia
- Problems With Smell And Taste
- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
- Progressive Muscular Atrophy
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- Pseudobulbar Palsy
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Psychogenic Non Epileptic Seizures
- Pure Autonomic Failure
- Quadriplegia
- Radial Nerve Lesions
- Radiculopathy
- Reflex Neurovascular Dystrophy
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Schwannomatosis
- Segmental Dystonia
- Sensory Impairment
- Sensory Problem With Head
- Sensory Problem With Neck And Trunk
- Sensory Problems With Limbs
- Slurred Speech
- Spasticity
- Spinal Cord Diseases
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Spinocerebellar Degeneration
- Spinocerebellar Diseases
- Staring
- Status Epilepticus
- Stereotypic Movement Disorder
- Subacute Spongiform Encephalopathy
- Subdural Hematoma
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Syphilis
- Syringobulbia
- Syringomyelia
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- Temporal Sclerosis
- Tension Headache
- Tetany
- Tetraplegia
- Tibial Nerve Lesions
- Tic Disorders
- Tingling
- Tonic Clonic Seizure
- Torsion Dystonia
- Torticollis
- Tourette Syndrome
- Toxic Myoneural Disorders
- Toxoplasmosis
- Transient Blindness
- Transient Cerebral Ischemia
- Transient Ischemic Attack (Tia)
- Transient Limb Paralysis
- Transient Monocular Vision Loss
- Transverse Myelitis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Nerve Injury
- Trigeminal Nerve Palsy And Paresis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Tuberculosis Of Meninges
- Tuberous Sclerosis
- Twitching
- Ulnar Nerve Compression
- Unsteady Gait
- Uremic Encephalopathy
- Vagal Nerve Disorders
- Vagus Nerve Disease
- Vascular Malformations Of The Brain
- Vascular Myelopathy
- Vasculitic Neuropathy
- Venezuelan Equine Encephalomyelitis
- Ventriculomegaly
- Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Viral Meningitis
- Virtual Care
- Visual Evoked Potentials (Vep) Test
- Vitamin B Deficiency
I feel very comfortable with the care I receive from Dr. Kesting. He listens to my concerns and answers my questions in layman's terms.
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