Welcome to the website of the office of C. Philip O'Carroll, M.D.

Dr. C. Philip O’Carroll is a distinguished neurologist based in Newport Beach, CA, renowned for his expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of neurological disorders. With decades of experience, Dr. O’Carroll is committed to providing personalized care and advancing the field of neurology through continuous education and research.

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Memory Loss

Is it the first sign of Alzheimer’s Disease or just memory loss? Public awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is reaching new heights and treatment is most effective in the mild stages of disease. Therefore, there is great emphasis on diagnosing AD...

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Migraine

INTRODUCTION Migraine is a severe episodic headache that affects about five percent of men and about fifteen to seventeen percent of women. Over eighty percent of these people suffer some degree of headache-related disability. In the United States, the estimated...

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Miscellaneous Agents

NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS (NSAIDs)Naproxen, ibuprofen, and other NSAIDs have been tried for migraine prevention. Their clinical efficacy is not as good as beta blockers, valproate, or calcium channel blockers. The potential side effects, such as stomach...

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