Felt understood and not rushed. The doctor and staff were very helpful and friendly. Recommend

I needed to see a new neurologist and "Dr. A." (as he is known), Mourad Abdelmessih MD., at 1916 Tamarack Rd. in Newark, OH was suggested to me by another Yelper, my daughter. Admittedly, I was hesitant to make the drive all the way to Newark. Since I was unfamiliar with Newark, however Yelp provided clear directions to get there by traveling out Dublin-Granville Rd. (Rte. 161) from Columbus. It was encouraging to see that the parking lot had ample provisions for handicapped parking adjacent to the front entrance, where I could easily navigate with my walker. Since I'd already filled out most of the necessary paperwork sent to me, my check-in time was greatly reduced. I had been told earlier that I would feel at ease with Dr. A., and welcome his friendly personality and professional thoroughness in dealing with me as a prospective patient. As I looked around the simple waiting room, I saw the typical magazine rack with contemporary albeit up-to-date reading material, a water fountain with hot and cold water, and unusual wallpaper along the entire wall, that pulled me into the picture that depicted a beautiful relaxing garden setting. From the time of my arrival at Mid-Ohio Neurology, when my wife and I met the receptionist, Heather, at the front window, she was able to allay my anxiety about seing a new Neurologist and my concern that this might mean I would be "starting all over again" after several years with my former doctor. As my wife and I sat in the waiting room, only a few minutes later, my name was called to step onto the Truck Scale and get weighed before following her again to a patient room. I'm certain that Kristy sensed my anxiety when she took my blood pressure. Normally my BP is actually low, but my anxiety, and trepidation about seeing a new Neurologist resulted in a higher reading. She attempted to calm me by asking me about the issues I was having that brought me to see Dr. Abdelmessih. She then commented that I would like "Dr. A." just as my daughter, who set up my appointment, told me, "I would really "love" Dr, A. Then, Kristy told me he would be in shortly, left the room and closed the door. After that happened, my anxiety and tremors jumped into high gear. My wife tried to help me calm me. It's pretty obvious to my wife that I get anxious and my tremors increase when meeting a new doctor about my Parkinson's. Well, that's why I'm here! I would have been willing to wait 30 mins. or longer for the doctor to come in, but it was only a minute or so before he walked in. Mispronouncing his name, he laughed, which helped put me more at ease, yet I quickly asked if I could call him Dr. A. He told me, "Of course you can and probably should after butchering his name the way I had." Again, I relaxed a little more. Then he proceeded to talk to me about my issues, about my life, and then conducted more tests within my examination. By this time, I was putty in his very capable hands. We discussed meds I was taking and asked if my wife and I thought they were working. He seemed to have all the time in the world to conduct his examination and talk to us. This was just what I needed. By the end of his examination, nearly an hour long, he provided his diagnosis, his medical plan of action and prognosis. My wife and I were very relieved, yet surprised that he didn't look at things that had already been done, but instead started with a clean slate. Wow! That's just what we hoped would happen. He told us how he was planning to wean me from medications that were not working as they should and introduce me to prescription for a new medicine that I'd never tried before. Then, he said he wanted to see me again in one month, rather than the typical four-month followup I was used to. Before leaving he asked us if we had any other questions and said if I had any problems, be sure to call me. I thanked him and as we were making my next appointment with Heather, Alexis, another M.A. talked to us and gave me a 30 day supply of samples of the new medicine. Alexis told us, that Dr. A. didn't want me to pay for a medicine that I was uncertain whether it would work or not. On the way back to our car, my wife and I looked at each and said, "I like this guy!" If you are looking for a Neurologist who will take the time to investigate your issues, treat you as someone who is working with your doctor in the same team, and demonstrate professional attention to your personal Neurological issues; Diabetic Neuropathy, M.S., memory loss, migraines, Fibromyalgia, Parkinson's Disease, or another Neuroligical disorder, Dr. A. at Mid-Ohio Neurology is the man to see. read more

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Dr. A(I would completely misspell his last name!) has been my neurologist for about 6 months. During this time, he has diagnosed that I have Neuropathy in my feet. The pain is terrible! Dr. A has been proactive in the treatment of the Neuropathy. He tried one medication that wasn't really effective. At this appointment I was given a different medication. I'm so happy that it seems to be helping with the burning and needles that attack my feet! I'm really hoping that this medication will help! Thanks Dr. A!! read more

In my younger days, I once got a sports-injury, where the ball hit me in the area between the lip and left nostril. It led to instant and profuse bleeding, loss-of-consciousness and naturally, six-stitches on my lip. Well, I recovered, stitches were removed and I thought I was back to normal, after 2 weeks. Gradually, as I grew-older, I got prescription-glasses, with a prescription only in the left eye. As more time passed, I started getting occasional headaches. These are common occurrences, for someone growing into youth. Of course, I had forgotten about the nasty sports-injury. In my 40s, I started getting dull, deep and non-stop aches on my Left-temple, jaw and eye. At first, I took this as age-related ailment, but the pain got longer, stronger and deeper. So much so, that I could not sleep. At this point, I talked to my family-physician, who recommended that I see a Neurologist. When I explained my unbearable condition, Dr. Punit Agarwal revealed that I had suffered a Trauma and started treating me. Thanks to his treatment, my dull, deep and non-stop pain is almost gone. Am able to sleep well and think clearly. I am in my 60s. Wish I had seen Dr. Punit Agarwal, 40 years earlier. Anyway, better late than never. Thanks again, Dr. Agarwal! read more