Patrick Nolan, MD, PhD

Patrick C. Nolan, MD, PhD Pronunciation Guide

Neurology
4.7of 5 | (713) | View Reviews
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Accepting new patients ARC Four Points Ages seen: 18 - 99 Joined ARC: 2022

About Patrick C. Nolan, MD, PhD

  • Dr. Nolan grew up in the Chicago area and moved to Austin with his wife, also a Midwesterner, over 17 years ago “to find a warmer spot.” In his free time, Dr. Nolan enjoys playing music and building musical instruments, as well as other woodworking projects.

I chose medicine because I was inspired as a child by my pediatrician. I found my specialty while doing research in neuroscience as an undergraduate, which eventually developed into a PhD thesis. Neurology is a field of medicine that involves a holistic approach to the health of the patient. I enjoy approaching the care of my patient and their often complex medical issues by trying to understand their problem and improving their systems.

Services

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

An EEG is a test that detects abnormalities in your brain waves, or in the electrical activity of your brain. The test is used to help detect neurological issues.

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Electromyography (EMG)

Electromyography (EMG)

Electromyography (EMG) measures muscle response or electrical activity in response to a nerve’s stimulation of your muscle. The test is used to help find nerve and muscle problems.

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Management of Neurological Conditions

Management of Neurological Conditions

ARC neurologists and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) provide care for a variety of neurological conditions, including stroke, seizures, Parkinson's disease, migraines, and dementias.

Stroke Prevention

Stroke Prevention

A stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It's an emergency situation. Stroke symptoms may happen suddenly and each person’s symptoms may vary. Symptoms may include weakness, drooping, or numbness of the face, arm, or leg, usually on one side of the body, having trouble reading, speaking or understanding, problems with vision, such as dimness or loss of vision in one or both eyes, dizziness or problems with balance or coordination.

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Locations & Hours

Credentials

  • Board Certifications
    Board Certified in Neurology
  • Fellowship
    Neuromuscular Disease and Electromyography, University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI, 2004
  • Residency
    Internship: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, 2000
    Residency: University of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor, MI, 2003
  • Medical School
    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, 1999
  • Education
    BS in Biology, Phi Beta Kappa, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, 1991
    PhD in Neurosciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, 1996
  • Professional Positions
    • Chief, ARC Neurology Department
    • Member, American Academy of Neurology 
    • Member, Travis County Medical Society 
  • Awards & Honors
    • Best Doctors, Austin Monthly, 2011-2014, 2021 
    • Austin’s Top Doctors, Austin Monthly, 2024
    • Intern of the Year, Internal Medicine Residency Program, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, 2000 
    • Valedictorian, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign, IL, 1999

Patient Reviews

OVERALL PROVIDER RATING

Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"

4.7out of 5
  • December 27, 2024

    All ok

  • December 27, 2024

    I really appreciate Dr. Nolan,‘s patience, knowledge, and personal warmth I think would be the best way to express it. He listens carefully. He has learned to explain things clearly to me because I’m not someone who does what I’m told unless I understand why I should do what he says.For example he wants me to take my blood pressure whenever I feel queasy which might be the beginnings of vertigo.So now I do it since he explained his concerns if it is gets too low.

  • December 26, 2024

    The wait for the appointment was longer than I would have liked. However, the team was wonderful.

  • December 24, 2024

    Dr Nolan’s nurse went above and beyond to secure this much needed appointment. Nurse was outstanding as always. Dr Nolan showed deep care and concern. Thank you all.

  • December 23, 2024

    Dr Nolan and his staff are excellent and run the office like a well oiled machine. I specially like that. You’re not sitting out in the waiting room for half an hour to an hour past your appointment time. The only negative I can say is that Dr Nolan is so popular that unless your visit is determined to be medically, urgent, it can be a very long time before you can get an appointment with him. That being said whenever the situation was considered medically urgent, they got me in fairly quickly. I rate Dr Nolan and his staff is at 10.

  • December 20, 2024

    Today I was to have a nerve test for my hands & fingers but Dr.Patrick Nolan saw a more immediate situation. I told him about a pain in my groin from a fall I had a few days earlier. So he had my hip x-rayed. I didn’t have a broken hip but he saw a greater need & took care of it for me. He has helped me through the years finding issues of mine as I’ve aged. I followed him when he came to ARC. Proud to call him my neurologist!

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