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Even if there are no auto-suggestions within the search field, hit "Search" anyway, as you may still get results. Displaying 31-40 out of 47 doctors available Javier L. Munoz, M.D., M.B.A. Hematologist / Oncologist Phoenix, AZ Areas of focus: Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration, CAR-T cell therapy, Autologous stem cell transplant, Lu...mbar puncture, Intrathecal chemotherapy, Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, Cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, Cutaneous b-cell lymphoma, Diffuse large b-cell lymphoma, Follicular lymphoma Show more areas of focus for Javier L. Munoz, M.D., M.B.A. Bryan J. Neth, M.D., Ph.D. Oncologist Neurologist Rochester, MN Areas of focus: Chemotherapy, Lumbar puncture, Brain tumor, Spinal cord tumor, Alzheimer's disease, Brain metastasis, Meningioma, Gliob...lastoma, Glioma, Lewy body dementia, Normal pressure hydrocephalus, Chemo brain Show more areas of focus for Bryan J. Neth, M.D., Ph.D. Lauren K. Ng, M.D. Internist Neurocritical Care Specialist Jacksonville, FL Areas of focus: Ultrasound, Central venous catheterization, Bronchoscopy, Hemodialysis catheter insertion, Lumbar puncture, Endotrachea...l intubation, Percutaneous tracheostomy, Arterial line placement, Stroke, Guillain Barre syndrome, Autoimmune encephalitis, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Intracerebral hemorrhage, Brain death, Status epilepticus, Meningoencephalitis Show more areas of focus for Lauren K. Ng, M.D. Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S. Critical Care Specialist Pulmonologist Rochester, MN Areas of focus: Central venous catheterization, Bronchoscopy, Mechanical ventilation, Thoracentesis, Lumbar puncture, Paracentesis, ARD...S, COPD, Pneumonia, Sepsis, Respiratory failure, Septic shock, Respiratory infection, Community acquired pneumonia Show more areas of focus for Yewande Odeyemi, M.B.B.S. Bjorn E. Oskarsson, M.D. Neurologist Neuromuscular Disease Specialist Jacksonville, FL Areas of focus: Lumbar puncture, Primary lateral sclerosis, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Motor neuron disease Jeffrey B. Peel, M.D. Neurocritical Care Specialist Jacksonville, FL Areas of focus: Central venous catheterization, Bronchoscopy, Transcranial Doppler test, Lumbar puncture, Endotracheal intubation, Perc...utaneous tracheostomy, Arterial line placement, Stroke, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Intracerebral hemorrhage, Status epilepticus Show more areas of focus for Jeffrey B. Peel, M.D. Misha L. Pless, M.D. Jacksonville, FL Areas of focus: Lumbar puncture, Multiple sclerosis, Optic neuritis, Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease, P...ituitary tumor, Hemifacial spasm, Giant cell arteritis, Migraine with aura, Myasthenia gravis, Double vision, Blepharospasm, Nystagmus, Visual loss, Ischemic optic neuropathy, Skull base tumor, Visual impairment Show more areas of focus for Misha L. Pless, M.D. Tanya J. Rath, M.D. Radiologist Phoenix, AZ Areas of focus: CT scan, MRI, Lumbar puncture, Myelogram, CT-guided biopsy, CT-guided aspiration Michael W. Ruff, M.D. Oncologist Neurologist Rochester, MN Areas of focus: Chemotherapy, Lumbar puncture, Brain tumor, Spinal cord tumor, Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Glioma Ashley R. Santilli, M.D. Hospitalist Neuromuscular Disease Specialist Electrodiagnostic Physician Rochester, MN Areas of focus: Electromyography, Lumbar puncture, Myopathy, Guillain Barre syndrome, Peripheral neuropathy, Motor neuron disease, Myas...thenia gravis Show more areas of focus for Ashley R. Santilli, M.D. Pagination Doctor search PrevPrevious Page Go to page 22 Go to page 33 Go to page 44 Go to page 55 NextNext Page By Mayo Clinic Staff Request an appointment About May 04, 2024 Print Show references Lumbar puncture. Radiological Society of North America. https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/SpinalTap. Accessed Jan. 9, 2022. CSF analysis. Lab Tests Online. https://www.testing.com/tests/cerebrospinal-fluid-csf-testing/. Accessed Jan. 9, 2022. Johnson KS, et al. Lumbar puncture: Technique, indications, contraindications, and complications in adults. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Jan. 9, 2022. Fowler GC, et al., eds. Lumbar puncture. In: Pfenninger and Fowler's Procedures for Primary Care. 4th ed. Elsevier; 2020. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Jan. 9, 2022. Fastle RK, et al. Lumbar puncture: Indications, contraindications, technique and complications in children. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Jan. 9, 2022. Graff-Radford J (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. Jan. 31, 2022. 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