Catawba Valley Neurology

(828) 732-7600

(828) 732-7601

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:
8am – 12pm and 1pm – 5pm
Friday:
8am – 12pm

If you’re interested in becoming a patient at one of our specialty care practices, speak to your Primary Care Provider. If you need a Primary Care Provider, see our family medicine locations HERE.

Our physicians bring extensive medical knowledge to the Catawba Valley to diagnose, treat and manage disorders of the brain and nervous system. These disorders can be complex ranging from strokes and headaches to epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and more. Using their technical knowledge, compassionate communication skills and diagnostic tests, our team of physicians often discovers the right diagnosis to create effective treatment plans for their patients.

CONDITIONS TREATED:

Stroke, TIA
Seizure, epilepsy
Brain tumors/lesions
Dementia: Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, NPH
Headache, migraine, cluster, cervicogenic
Neuropathy
Autoimmune: MS, transverse myelitis, autoimmune encephalitis
Spinal cord injury, myelopathy
Neuromuscular: myasthenia, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s), CIDP
Movement disorder: Parkinson’s, dystonia, tremor

After-Hours:
For after-hours emergencies please call 911 or go to Catawba Valley Medical Center Emergency Department

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Our Providers

Christina Jenkins, FNP-C

Christina Jenkins, MSN, RN, FNP-C, C-EFM, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Catawba Valley Neurology. She provides comprehensive neurologic care, including evaluation and management of conditions such as migraine, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. Christina is committed to delivering evidence-based treatment while educating and supporting patients and their families throughout their care journey.

She earned her Post-Master’s Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Western Governors University, her Master of Science in Community Public Health Nursing from University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Fayetteville State University.

In her free time, Christina loves spending time with her family and making lasting memories together.

Gaurang Palikh, MD

Dr. Gaurang Palikh began his academic journey at Furman University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and was a member of the cross-country team. He went on to receive his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his neurology residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

As Medical Director of Catawba Valley Neurology, Dr. Palikh brings more than 15 years of experience in providing comprehensive, patient-centered neurological care. A board-certified neurologist, he is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the North Carolina Medical Society. His leadership emphasizes compassionate care, innovative treatment approaches, and collaboration across the healthcare system to ensure patients receive the best possible outcomes.

Dr. Palikh is a published physician and advocate for patients, having traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers and promote policies that advance neurological health and bring down barriers that prevent access to care.

Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Palikh enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, running, skiing, and gardening

Catawba Valley Health System Locations

Our aim is to provide exceptional healthcare services delivered by a compassionate team committed to enhancing the overall well-being of the community we serve. See below for our full list of Locations.