About the Department

Since August 2015, under the leadership of former superintendent Dr. Chia-Hsun Peng, the Neurology Department at Taipei Veterans General Hospital Hsinchu Branch has been actively expanding its services. The hospital has recruited skilled neurologists, compassionate and experienced technicians, and clinical psychologists, while also securing funding to acquire advanced neurological diagnostic equipment.

In December 2015, staff members began receiving comprehensive training in neurological function testing at both Taipei Veterans General Hospital and the Tri-Service General Hospital. This training continues today to build a strong team of neurodiagnostic technicians.

By August 2016, the Neurological Function Testing Room was officially launched to serve patients. In July 2017, the department acquired a 32-channel multifunctional neurodiagnostic system for conducting nerve conduction studies and related tests. On July 26, 2019, a high-end cerebrovascular ultrasound system was added, greatly enhancing the department’s capacity to diagnose stroke and cerebrovascular diseases.

With Taiwan’s aging population and the increasing prevalence of stroke and dementia, the department also emphasizes post-stroke rehabilitation and case management for dementia, aiming to provide more comprehensive care.

Since December 2021, the department has implemented Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) — a cutting-edge technology that supports rehabilitation after stroke and helps manage post-stroke depression, enhancing the quality and effectiveness of neurological care.

The department is equipped with advanced diagnostic tools, including:

• Electroencephalogram (EEG)

• Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) and Electromyography (EMG)

• Carotid Artery Ultrasound

• Transcranial Doppler (TCD)

• rTMS Neuromodulation

We offer diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of neurological conditions such as stroke, headache, dizziness, epilepsy, neuropathic pain, dementia, memory decline, and neuromuscular disorders, helping local residents in the Chutung area avoid the need to travel long distances for specialized care.

Services Provided

We diagnose and treat the following conditions:

• Muscle soreness

• Numbness in hands and feet

• Facial nerve palsy

• Stroke

• Myasthenia gravis

• Dementia

• Headache

• Vertigo

• Parkinson’s disease

• Tremor disorders

• Epilepsy

• Peripheral neuropathy

• Neurological injuries

• Gait disturbances

• Hypertension

• Common geriatric neurological conditions

Facilities & Equipment

• Cerebrovascular Ultrasound
  – For assessing stroke and vascular conditions of the brain

• Nerve Conduction & Electromyography (EMG)
  – For evaluating peripheral nerve and muscle function

• Electroencephalogram (EEG)
  – For diagnosing seizure disorders and brain activity abnormalities

• Peripheral Vascular Flowmeter
  – For assessing blood flow in peripheral vessels

• Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
  – For post-stroke rehabilitation and treatment of neurological depression

Additional Information

• Outpatient schedules and hospital updates
   Taipei Veterans General Hospital Hsinchu Branch Facebook

• Health education and internal medicine updates
   TVGH Hsinchu Internal Medicine Education Center

Contact Information

• Appointments and Scheduling:
   (03) 596‑2134 ext. 440

• Neurology Department Consultation:
   (03) 596‑2134 ext. 434

Media Coverage

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• Health News Network: Vascular dementia is on the rise — controlling atherosclerosis can prevent recurrent strokes

• Liberty Times Health: 70-year-old woman saved by emergency intra-arterial thrombectomy after stroke

• Yahoo News: Young people at risk — Doctor warns high blood pressure is the silent killer behind strokes

• UDN Health: Even young adults can suffer strokes — hypertension is the hidden culprit