The Silent Killer: Stroke Prevention and Treatment With Dr. Irfan Altafullah Summary: In this episode of Neurology Now, Dr. Irfan M. Altafullah joins host Pete Waggoner to cover a range of topics related to stroke, from its types and causes to symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Dr. Irfan uses relatable analogies, such as plumbing and […]
MCN Converts to Epic Today!
MCN converts to Epic for our electronic health record today! Our previous patient portal, MyHealthRecord.com, is no longer available. Sign up for MCN’s MyChart when you receive our invitation! MCN MyChart allows you to review your After Visit Summary and test results, and send messages to your provider.
Covid-19 Vaccination Booster Update from the National MS Society
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society recently provided additional COVID-19 vaccine dose (booster) guidance on their website: www.nationalmssociety.org/About-the-Society/News/Additional-COVID-19-Vaccine-Dose-(Booster)-and-MS
Covid-19 Vaccination Booster Update
CDC on 8/13/2021 approved and now recommends that people whose immune systems are compromised moderately to severely should receive an additional dose “booster” of a mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer–BioNTech, Moderna) after the initial first 2 doses. The additional dose should be at least 28 days after last dose. Attempts should be made to continue on […]
MCN is Converting to EPIC
MCN is changing to Epic for our electronic health record! Our conversion will occur August-September 2021. We are working hard to become efficient with our new system, however we appreciate your patience as we learn and become more proficient with our new processes. Sign up for MCN’s MyChart when you receive our invitation! MCN MyChart […]
MCN Neurologists Recognized as Mpls St. Paul Magazine 2021 “Top Doctors in the Twin Cities”
Mpls. St. Paul Magazine released its “Top Doctors in the Twin Cities” 2021 list. Physicians named to the list were nominated by their peers and evaluated on various factors, including professional achievement, extensive research and disciplinary history. The following MCN neurologists were selected for their list: Irfan Altafullah, M.D. – MCN, Golden Valley and Maple […]
MCN Welcomes Dr. William Qubty!
We are pleased to welcome William Qubty, M.D. to our Coon Rapids and Maple Grove offices, where he provides general pediatric neurology, in addition to specializing in pediatric headache medicine. Dr. Qubty completed his medical degree at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He completed a combined residency in pediatrics and child […]
MCN Neurologist Named to Mpls St. Paul Magazine’s “2021 Top Doctors: Rising Stars” List
Mpls. St. Paul Magazine released its 2021 edition of “Top Doctors: Rising Stars.” Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Stulc for being named to this year’s list! Physicians named to the list of “Rising Stars” have been practicing for about 10 years or less, were chosen by their peers, and evaluated on various factors. Congratulations Dr. Stulc! […]
February 8, 2021 is International Epilepsy Day
Epilepsy is a very common condition. Read more about it on our Seizures and Epilepsy page. If you missed a session from the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota’s Innovations in Epilepsy & Wellness Expo, you can view a recorded version here, including the Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy video, presented by Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology’s Joanne Rogin, MD.