Research Site Profile

Research Site Introduction:

Neurology Diagnostics Research

About Dr. Joel Vandersluis:

Joel Vandersluis, MD, offers adult neurology care to patients in Dayton, Ohio, at Neurology Diagnostics, Inc. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology as well as the Royal College Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Dr. Vandersluis also completed board certification for the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Vandersluis earned his medical degree at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He rounded out his medical education with residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Afterward, he completed fellowships in electromyography, and headache and pain management at the department of neurology at Case Western Reserve University. He has served as an associate professor at Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio, and a preceptor at the Ohio University Heritage School of Medicine in Athens. He remains up to date on the latest advancements in his field, and he is affiliated with the American Academy of Neurology, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, and the Ohio State Medical Association.

In addition to his busy neurology clinic, Dr. Vandersluis is the Principal Investigator and owner of Neurology Diagnostics Research. Dr. Vandersluis operates and manages a team of highly skilled research coordinators and assistants to provide innovative neurological clinical studies to the Dayton area. Dr. Vandersluis works with well-known prescription drug companies and medical device companies to enroll his patients and community members in trials for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s Dementia, Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Migraine Headaches, and Extrapyramidal Diseases. Recently, Neurology Diagnostics Research was a top enrollment site for an Eli Lily Alzheimer's Phase 3 clinical trial. Dr. Vandersluis and his team enrolled just under 5% of the 272 patients studied world-wide. The trial showed promising results and success in slowing the decline seen in Alzheimer’s dementia patients and is currently undergoing review for FDA approval.

NDx Research performs research trial that offer cutting edge, future therapies to patients. The state-of-the art site has all services including, EMG, ECG, nerve conduction testing, IV infusion, ultrasound room for carotid ultrasound, transcranial doppler, and temporal arterial ultrasounds. 

Research Site Description:

Building Space and Equipment: 

• Site is 11,000 SF
• Floor size is 5,500 SF
• Dedicated infusion room 
• 2 EMG/NCV examine machines
• Zeto EEG System
• Dedicated ultrasound room for carotid ultrasound, transcranial doppler, and temporal arterial ultrasounds.
• 8 dedicated patient examination rooms

Patient Demographics:

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Parkinsons Disease 
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Migraine 
• Cognitive Impairment 
• Lewy Body Disease 
• Mild Cognitive Impairment
• Neuralgia 
• Huntington's Disease 
• Vascular Dementia 
• Dementia 

Additional Information:

Joel Vandersluis, MD is the owner and general neurologist at Neurology Diagnostics, Inc. He operates a busy private neurology practice where he assesses various neurological disorders and performs neurological diagnostic testing such as electromyograms. As the owner and sole provider, he takes the time to call his patients and their family members when they have concerns. He manages all incoming results and communicates with staff on how to address abnormal results, and he frequently communicates with other providers regarding their patients. He is highly involved in his patients’ care and has implemented and created many protocols to ensure that proper communication and review of records is taken for each patient. His daily schedule comprises of eight new patient consultations, twelve follow-up appointments, and ten electromyograms. Dr. Vandersluis ensures that he is able to see all new patients within two weeks and is often able to offer testing such as electromyograms, electroencephalograms, and vascular ultrasounds in his office on the same day as their appointment. He is dedicated to ensuring that patients can address their neurological needs in a timely and efficient manner.  

Neurology Diagnostics has been in business since 2002. 

Contact Information:

For additional information please contact: 

Email address: research@neurologydiagnostics.com or carrisa.bolado@neurologydiagnostics.com

Telephone: 937-224-8200, ext. 5