A Story of Faster Answers and Compassionate Neurological Care
Advanced Neurology Epilepsy and Sleep Medicine has become a trusted resource in El Paso, Texas for patients seeking answers to challenging neurological problems. Under the leadership of Dr. Aamr Arif Herekar, a triple board-certified neurologist, the practice is known for its blend of advanced diagnostics and a genuinely patient-first philosophy. Patients are treated as individuals, not cases, and the team is committed to identifying the true source of symptoms before determining a plan of care.
The Growing Need for Objective Cognitive Data
As the practice grew, so did the number of people arriving with memory concerns, changes in cog-nitive function, or overlapping neurological and sleep-related symptoms. These cases often required objective data that couldn’t always be gathered during a single visit. Traditional cognitive testing options meant longer wait times or external referrals—delays that conflicted with the practice’s commitment to timely, personalized care.
Bringing BrainCheck Into the Workflow
To solve this challenge, the team turned to BrainCheck Assess, incorporating cognitive testing directly into their clinical workflow. BrainCheck’s ease of use allowed assessments to be completed onsite, often during the patient’s initial visit. This shift enabled the team to move from symptoms to answers more efficiently, giving Dr. Herekar and his APPs clear, standardized cognitive data to support their diagnostic decisions.
“Traditional cognitive testing options caused delays that conflicted with our commitment to timely, personalized care,” said Dr. Herekar.
Clearer Differentiation, More Personalized Care
With BrainCheck integrated into daily practice, clinicians were able to quickly differentiate between neurological, psychiatric, and sleeprelated contributors to a patient’s condition. The data helped reinforce the team’s conservative, individualized approach to treatment planning— grounded in objective information and tailored to each patient’s needs. According to Dr. Herekar, this combination of speed and clarity became an essential part of delivering high-quality neurological care:
“Providing timely, personalized neurological care means giving patients clear answers as quickly as possible. With BrainCheck alongside our in-house diagnostics, we’re able to better understand a patient’s cognitive concerns and support them with the individualized treatment plans they deserve.”
Measurable Impact in the First Year
Over the first 12 months, clinicians completed 702 assessments, averaging nearly 60 per month, with a peak month of 98 assessments. This strong, consistent utilization not only advanced clinical insight but also generated more than tens of thousands of dollars in reimbursement, resulting in a 1,347% Return on Investment. The team demonstrated how scalable and impactful cognitive testing can be when implemented across a multidisciplinary neurology practice.
“We completed over 700 assessments in a year, giving us more insights and clarity than ever before, all while driving reimbursement revenue.”
A Lasting Part of the Diagnostic Foundation
Today, BrainCheck is a trusted part of the diagnostic foundation at Advanced Neurology. It helps ensure that patients receive timely evaluations, clearer answers, and treatment plans shaped around compassion, precision, and data. And as the team continues to grow, BrainCheck remains a key component of delivering the highquality neurological care that has become their hallmark.
