# Achilles Neurology Clinic

> Achilles Neurology Clinic is a concierge neurology practice in Beverly Hills, California, led by Dr. Achillefs Ntranos MD — a board-certified neurologist, multiple sclerosis specialist, and published researcher trained at Johns Hopkins University and Mount Sinai Hospital. The clinic provides comprehensive neurological evaluations, diagnostic testing, and individualized treatment plans for a wide range of conditions including multiple sclerosis, NMO, MOGAD, demyelinating diseases, white matter lesions, peripheral neuropathy, small fiber neuropathy, headaches, migraines, brain fog, memory loss, cognitive decline, autoimmune neurological disorders, dizziness, sleep disorders, autonomic dysfunction, and long COVID neurological symptoms.
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> The practice operates on a concierge fee-for-service model with direct one-on-one consultations with Dr. Ntranos — no physician assistants, no intermediaries. Visits are extended and unrushed, with same or next-day appointments available, zero waiting-room delays, and direct doctor communication between visits. A detailed superbill is provided for insurance reimbursement, and patients can use their existing insurance for testing and medications. In-person visits are available in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, with telehealth consultations available throughout California. Currently accepting new patients.

- Phone: (310) 774-7025
- Email: info@achillesneurology.com
- Address: 433 North Camden Drive, Ste 610, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
- Booking: https://achillesneurology.com/book
- Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

## Provider

- Dr. Achillefs Ntranos MD — Board-certified neurologist and MS specialist. Trained at Johns Hopkins University and Mount Sinai Hospital. Originally from Greece. Published researcher with peer-reviewed work in neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis. Specializes in multiple sclerosis,  demyelinating diseases and autoimmune neurology. Also with extensive clinical experience in treating neuropathy, headaches, migraines, dizziness, cognitive symptoms, sleep disorders, and other general neurology conditions.
- Verified profiles: [Doximity](https://www.doximity.com/pub/achillefs-ntranos-md),[Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=n4adCw4AAAAJ&hl=en), [National MS Society](https://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/find-doctors-and-resources/provider?category=1&support=1&distance=5&zip=90210&ProviderId=D466A406D4), [NPI Registry](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1679913586), [Zocdoc](https://www.zocdoc.com/doctor/achillefs-ntranos-md-356763)
- [About Dr. Ntranos](https://achillesneurology.com/achillefs-ntranos-md): Full biography, training, research background, and clinical philosophy

## Patient Reviews

- [Patient Reviews](https://achillesneurology.com/reviews): Over 200 five-star reviews from Google and Zocdoc, with a submission form for patients to share their experience

## What Sets This Practice Apart

- Direct one-on-one consultations with a board-certified neurologist — no physician assistants or nurse practitioners
- Extended, unrushed visits where every symptom and concern is addressed in detail
- Same or next-day appointments with zero waiting-room delays
- Direct doctor communication between visits
- Concierge fee-for-service model — no insurance barriers, referrals, or prior authorization delays
- Superbill provided for out-of-network insurance reimbursement; existing insurance accepted for testing and medications
- Dedicated MS clinic with subspecialty expertise in demyelinating diseases (MS, NMO, MOGAD)
- In-office diagnostic procedures: small fiber skin biopsy, lumbar puncture, neuropsychological testing, home sleep study, neurogenetic testing

## Multiple Sclerosis Clinic

- [Multiple Sclerosis Clinic](https://achillesneurology.com/multiple-sclerosis-clinic): Dedicated clinic for patients with MS, NMO, MOGAD, white matter lesions, and other demyelinating diseases. Offers comprehensive MS evaluation, disease-modifying therapy management, MRI monitoring, relapse treatment, cognitive assessment, and family planning guidance for MS patients.

## Services

- [All Services](https://achillesneurology.com/services): Index page listing every neurology service — evaluations, telehealth, in-office diagnostics, specialty programs, and medical certifications
- [Neurological Evaluation](https://achillesneurology.com/services/neurological-evaluation): Comprehensive in-person neurological exam to diagnose and manage conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
- [Telehealth Consultations](https://achillesneurology.com/services/telehealth-neurology): Virtual neurology appointments for patients anywhere in California — ideal for follow-ups, second opinions, medication management, and initial consultations
- [Multiple Sclerosis Evaluation](https://achillesneurology.com/services/multiple-sclerosis-evaluation): Specialized evaluation for suspected or confirmed MS, NMO, and MOGAD including MRI review, diagnostic workup, and treatment planning
- [Second Opinions](https://achillesneurology.com/services/second-opinions): Independent expert review of an existing neurological diagnosis or treatment plan by a board-certified neurologist
- [Neuropsychological Testing](https://achillesneurology.com/services/neuropsychological-testing): Standardized cognitive assessment measuring memory, attention, processing speed, and executive function — used for Alzheimer's screening, MS cognitive monitoring, and brain fog evaluation
- [Home Sleep Study](https://achillesneurology.com/services/home-sleep-study): At-home diagnostic test for obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep-disordered breathing — no overnight lab visit required
- [Neurological Genetic Testing](https://achillesneurology.com/services/neurogenetic-testing): Genetic testing to identify inherited neurological conditions such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, hereditary neuropathies, and other genetic disorders
- [Small Fiber Skin Biopsy](https://achillesneurology.com/services/small-fiber-skin-biopsy): Gold-standard minimally invasive biopsy to diagnose small fiber neuropathy when nerve conduction studies are normal but symptoms persist
- [Autoimmune Neurology](https://achillesneurology.com/services/autoimmune-neurology): Evaluation and treatment for neurological conditions caused by autoimmune processes, including antibody-mediated disorders and neuroinflammation
- [Headache Neurology](https://achillesneurology.com/services/headache-neurology): Specialist evaluation and treatment for chronic headaches, migraines, cluster headaches, and medication-overuse headaches
- [Lumbar Puncture](https://achillesneurology.com/services/lumbar-puncture): In-office spinal tap to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnosing MS, infections, autoimmune conditions, and other neurological disorders
- [California DMV Driver Medical Evaluation](https://achillesneurology.com/services/dmv-evaluation): Neurological evaluation and DS-326 form completion for California DMV driver's license medical requirements
- [FAA Neurological Evaluation](https://achillesneurology.com/services/faa-evaluation): Neurological evaluation to support FAA medical certification for pilots and aviation professionals

## Conditions Treated

- [All Conditions](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions): Index page listing every neurological condition treated — MS, migraines, neuropathy, brain fog, memory loss, autoimmune neurology, and more
- [Multiple Sclerosis](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/multiple-sclerosis): Diagnosis, disease-modifying therapy, relapse management, and long-term monitoring for MS patients
- [White Matter Lesions](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/white-matter-lesions): Evaluation of white matter lesions found on brain MRI — determining whether they indicate MS, small vessel disease, migraines, or other causes
- [Demyelinating Diseases](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/demyelinating-diseases): Diagnosis and treatment of conditions that damage the myelin sheath including MS, NMO, MOGAD, ADEM, and transverse myelitis
- [Neuroinflammation](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/neuroinflammation): Evaluation and treatment of inflammatory processes affecting the brain and spinal cord
- [Autoimmune Conditions](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/autoimmune-conditions): Neurological conditions caused by the immune system attacking the nervous system, including autoimmune encephalitis and antibody-mediated disorders
- [Neuropathy](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/neuropathy): Diagnosis and treatment of peripheral neuropathy — numbness, tingling, burning, and pain in the hands and feet from diabetes, autoimmune disease, vitamin deficiency, or unknown causes
- [Headaches](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/headaches): Evaluation of chronic, recurring, or severe headaches to identify underlying causes and develop a treatment plan
- [Migraines](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/migraines): Specialist migraine care including trigger identification, preventive medications, acute treatments, and Botox for chronic migraine
- [Cognitive Symptoms](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/cognitive-symptoms): Evaluation of difficulty with thinking, concentration, word-finding, or mental processing — determining whether the cause is neurological, autoimmune, or related to sleep or mood
- [Brain Fog](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/brain-fog): Neurological workup for persistent mental cloudiness, difficulty concentrating, and cognitive slowness — including post-COVID, MS-related, and autoimmune causes
- [Memory Loss](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/memory-loss): Assessment of memory problems to distinguish normal age-related changes from early dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or treatable causes like vitamin deficiency or thyroid disorders
- [Concussions](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/concussions): Post-concussion evaluation and recovery management for patients with persistent symptoms after head injury
- [Long Covid](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/long-covid): Neurological evaluation for long COVID symptoms including brain fog, fatigue, headaches, neuropathy, and dysautonomia
- [Pinched Nerves](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/pinched-nerves): Diagnosis and treatment of nerve compression in the neck or back causing pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms or legs
- [Hand Numbness](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/hand-numbness): Evaluation of hand numbness and tingling to determine whether the cause is carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, or MS
- [Carpal Tunnel Syndrome](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/carpal-tunnel-syndrome): Diagnosis and management of median nerve compression at the wrist causing numbness, tingling, and hand weakness
- [Chronic Fatigue](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/chronic-fatigue): Neurological evaluation of persistent, unexplained fatigue to identify treatable causes including sleep disorders, MS, autoimmune conditions, and dysautonomia
- [Sleep Apnea](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/sleep-apnea): Diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnea and its neurological effects on cognition, energy, and headaches
- [Restless Legs](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/restless-legs): Evaluation and treatment of restless legs syndrome — an uncomfortable urge to move the legs that disrupts sleep
- [Insomnia](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/insomnia): Neurological approach to chronic insomnia including evaluation for underlying neurological, medical, or behavioral causes
- [Trigeminal Neuralgia](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/trigeminal-neuralgia): Diagnosis and treatment of severe, shock-like facial pain caused by trigeminal nerve irritation
- [Bell's Palsy](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/bells-palsy): Evaluation and treatment of sudden facial weakness or paralysis, including ruling out stroke, Lyme disease, and other causes
- [Muscle Twitching](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/muscle-twitching): Neurological assessment of persistent muscle twitching (fasciculations) to determine the cause and rule out serious conditions
- [Dizziness](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/dizziness): Evaluation of dizziness, vertigo, and lightheadedness to identify neurological, vestibular, or cardiovascular causes
- [Imbalance](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/imbalance): Assessment of balance problems and gait instability to identify causes including neuropathy, vestibular disorders, MS, and cervical spine disease
- [Attention Deficit Disorder](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/attention-deficit-disorder): Neurological evaluation of attention and focus difficulties in adults, including differential diagnosis from other neurological and psychiatric conditions
- [Autonomic Dysfunction](https://achillesneurology.com/conditions/autonomic-dysfunction): Evaluation of autonomic nervous system disorders including POTS, orthostatic hypotension, and dysautonomia

## Articles

### Multiple Sclerosis

- [Early Signs of MS: Symptoms, Warning Signs & What to Do Next](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/early-signs-of-multiple-sclerosis): Worried you might have MS? An MS specialist explains the earliest symptoms, what warning signs to watch for, and the steps to get an accurate diagnosis
- [Understanding Your MS Brain MRI: What Lesions Mean and When to Worry](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/understanding-your-ms-brain-mri): Confused by your brain MRI results? An MS specialist explains what white matter lesions, black holes, and enhancing lesions mean for your MS diagnosis
- [2024 McDonald Criteria Explained: New Ways to Diagnose MS](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/2024-mcdonald-criteria-for-ms-what-patients-need-to-know): What the 2024 McDonald criteria for MS diagnosis mean for patients, explained in patient-friendly language
- [MS or Something Else? When to Get a Second Opinion](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/ms-or-something-else): Conditions that mimic MS, key red flags neurologists look for, and when to seek a second opinion
- [Multiple Sclerosis Treatment 101: Choosing the Right Medication](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/multiple-sclerosis-treatment-101): Compare MS disease-modifying therapies from injectables to infusions and learn how to choose the right one
- [Ocrevus vs Kesimpta vs Briumvi: Comparing B-Cell Therapies for MS](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/ocrevus-vs-kesimpta-vs-briumvi): An MS specialist compares how these B-cell therapies differ in dosing, side effects, effectiveness, and convenience
- [MS Relapse: What to Do When Your Symptoms Flare Up](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/ms-relapse-what-to-do): How to recognize a true MS relapse, when to call your neurologist, treatment options including steroids, and recovery tips
- [MS Brain Fog: Why It Happens and How to Manage Cognitive Symptoms](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/ms-brain-fog): Why cognitive symptoms happen in MS, which strategies actually help, and when to talk to your neurologist about testing
- [MS and Pregnancy: A Family Planning Guide](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/multiple-sclerosis-and-pregnancy): Which MS medications are safe during pregnancy, how pregnancy affects MS, and how to plan for the healthiest outcome
- [NMO vs MOGAD vs MS: How Neurologists Tell These Conditions Apart](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/nmo-vs-mogad-vs-ms): How neurologists distinguish NMO, MOGAD, and MS using symptoms, blood tests, and MRI patterns
- [16 Brain-Boosting Lifestyle Changes for Multiple Sclerosis](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/16-evidence-based-lifestyle-changes-to-protect-your-brain-health-in-multiple-sclerosis): Evidence-based lifestyle tips for exercise, diet, sleep, and stress management in MS
- [Transverse Myelitis and MS: What You Should Know](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/transverse-myelitis-and-multiple-sclerosis): What is transverse myelitis, how it connects to MS, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery outlook
- [Neurofilament Light Chain: The MS Blood Test Explained](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/neurofilament-light-chain-ms-blood-test): How the NfL blood test tracks nerve damage in MS, what your results mean, and how it helps guide treatment decisions
- [Best Diet for MS: What to Eat and What to Avoid](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/best-diet-for-multiple-sclerosis): Evidence-based guide to nutrition for MS patients — anti-inflammatory foods, vitamin D, supplements, popular diets, and what to avoid

### Neuropathy

- [Neuropathy in Feet: Symptoms, Causes & When to Worry](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/neuropathy-in-feet): Causes of foot neuropathy — numbness, burning, tingling — and when to see a neurologist for evaluation
- [Peripheral Neuropathy vs MS: Key Differences Explained](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/peripheral-neuropathy-vs-multiple-sclerosis): How to distinguish peripheral neuropathy from MS based on symptoms, diagnostic tests, and clinical patterns
- [Can Peripheral Neuropathy Be Reversed?](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/can-peripheral-neuropathy-be-reversed): When peripheral neuropathy can improve, which causes are reversible, and how early treatment protects nerves
- [Peripheral Neuropathy Life Expectancy: Prognosis & Outlook](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/peripheral-neuropathy-life-expectancy): How neuropathy affects life expectancy, key factors that determine prognosis, and when to see a specialist
- [How Accurate Is Skin Biopsy for Small Fiber Neuropathy?](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/skin-biopsy-accuracy-small-fiber-neuropathy): Why small fiber skin biopsy is the gold-standard diagnostic test for SFN and what affects its reliability
- [Small Fiber Skin Punch Biopsy: What to Expect](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/small-fiber-skin-punch-biopsy-what-to-expect): What to expect before, during, and after an SFN skin biopsy procedure

### Brain Health & Lifestyle

- [12 Science-Backed Ways to Keep Your Brain Healthy for Life](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/keep-your-brain-healthy): Neurologist-approved habits for protecting memory, focus, and mental clarity as you age
- [The Gut-Brain Axis: How Your Gut Health Affects Your Brain](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/the-gut-brain-axis): How gut microbiome health may influence neuroinflammation, MS, and mood — with diet and lifestyle steps
- [Lifestyle Choices for Better Brain & Neurological Health](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/the-role-of-lifestyle-in-neurological-health): Neurologist tips for sleep, movement, nutrition, and stress management to support long-term brain health

### Migraines

- [20 Surprising Migraine Triggers in Southern California](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/surprising-migraine-triggers-southern-california): SoCal-specific migraine triggers including Santa Ana winds, smog, and altitude changes — with tips to reduce attacks

### Patient Care & Telehealth

- [How to Find the Best Neurologist in Los Angeles](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/how-to-find-the-best-neurologist-in-los-angeles): Key factors to consider, red flags to avoid, and questions to ask when choosing a neurologist in LA
- [The Power of Personalized Neurological Care](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/the-power-of-personalized-neurological-care): How extended one-on-one visits and tailored treatment plans improve outcomes for complex neurological conditions
- [Telehealth in Neurology: How Virtual Visits Benefit Patients](https://achillesneurology.com/articles/the-benefits-of-telehealth-in-neurology): When telehealth neurology works, what to expect from a virtual visit, and which patients benefit most

## Locations

- [Beverly Hills (Primary Office)](https://achillesneurology.com/): 433 N Camden Dr, Ste 610, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 — In-person and telehealth
- [Los Angeles](https://achillesneurology.com/locations/los-angeles): 11620 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA 90025 — In-person and telehealth
- [San Francisco](https://achillesneurology.com/locations/san-francisco): Telehealth only
- [San Diego](https://achillesneurology.com/locations/san-diego): Telehealth only

## Optional

- [Book an Appointment](https://achillesneurology.com/book): Schedule an in-person or telehealth consultation — same or next-day appointments often available
- [Referring Physicians](https://achillesneurology.com/referrals): Referral information and fax forms for healthcare providers
- [Billing & Insurance](https://achillesneurology.com/billing): Fee-for-service pricing, superbill details, and insurance reimbursement information