SERVICES
Botox, Xeomin, Myobloc and Dysport are administered by injection to treat FDA approved indications such as blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, chronic migraine, severe hyperhidrosis, strabismus, and upper limb spasticity. In most cases, you will receive injections every 12 weeks. We inject all the above medications in our office. A consultation with one of our Neurologists is required before starting Toxin therapy at our office.
Botox Therapy
BOTOX® (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used:
- to treat overactive bladder symptoms
- to treat leakage of urine (incontinence)
- to prevent headaches in adults with chronic migraine w
- to treat increased muscle stiffness in elbow, wrist, finger, and thumb muscles in people 18 years and older with upper limb spasticity
- to treat increased muscle stiffness in ankle and toe muscles in people 18 years and older with lower limb spasticity
- to treat the abnormal head position and neck pain that happens with cervical dystonia (CD)
- to treat certain types of eye muscle problems (strabismus) or abnormal spasm of the eyelids (blepharospasm)
Botox Savings Program
Resources for Patients
Botox PA Check List for Chronic Migraine
To check your eligbillity for the botox savings program, fill out an application here.
To see a list of frequently asked questions, or to look at more resources, click here.
Xeomin Therapy
XEOMIN® (incobotulinumtoxinA) is a prescription drug for adults:
- that is injected into glands that make saliva and is used to treat long-lasting (chronic) drooling (sialorrhea).
- that is injected into muscles and used to:
- treat increased muscle stiffness in the arm because of upper limb spacticity.
- treat the abnormal head position and neck pain with Cervical Dystonia.
- treat abnormal movement of the eyelids (belpharospasm) in adults.
XEOMIN Patient Savings Program
Once you and your doctor have decided XEOMIN is right for you, MERZ CONNECT™ offers you savings and support to help you get started and stay on therapy*
For eligible, commercially insured patients, Merz will reimburse out-of-pocket XEOMIN medication costs and related administration fees not covered by insurance, up to $5,000 EVERY 12 MONTHS.* Eligible commercially insured patients may pay as little as $0 out of pocket with the XEOMIN Patient Savings Program.*†
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a clinically appropriate patient for therapeutic treatment with XEOMIN, as determined by your doctor
- Be prescribed XEOMIN
- Be at least 18 years of age and less than 65 years of age
- Have commercial insurance that covers XEOMIN medication costs
- Not be enrolled in a state-funded or federally funded prescription insurance program*
To learn more about the patient assistance program, click here.
Helpful Resources
Dysport Therapy
BOTOX® (abobotulinumtoxinA) is a medically billed therapy that is injected into muscles and used:
- to treat increased Children (2 years and older) and adults with upper and lower limb spasticity
- to treat the abnormal head position and neck pain that happens with cervical dystonia
Ipsen Cares Dysport Patient Assistance Program
Resources for Patients
- Welcome Letter –personalized for each patient
- Learn More
- Savings Program
To check your eligibility for the Dysport savings program, fill out an application in office today.
Myobloc Toxin Therapy
BOTOX® (rimabotulinumtoxinB) is a medically billed therapy that is injected into muscles and used:
- To treat chronic Sialorrhea
- to treat the abnormal head position and neck pain that happens with cervical dystonia (CD)
Myobloc Copay Program
Resources for Patients
- Welcome Letter –personalized for each patient
To check your eligibility for the Myobloc savings program, fill out an application in office today.
If you have questions about our services or treatments, please contact us at (828) 210-9300 #9364.
Staff
Dr. James Patton
Board Certified Neurologist
Dr. James Patton of Asheville Neurology Specialists pioneered the use of Botulinum Toxin Therapy in Western North Carolina for the treatment of torticollis, spasticity, migraine and dystonia. At Asheville Neurology Specialists, we use the following injectables, as appropriate, for the treatment of those diseases: Botox, Xeomin, Dysport and Myobloc.
Dr. Matthew Engelbrecht
Board Certified Neurologist
In addition to his doctoral degree and board certification, Dr. Engelbrecht also completed additional training in the treatment of head and facial pain at the University Headache Center in Chapel Hill. He uses the following applicable injectables medications: Botox, Xeomin and Dysport, for the treatment of Chronic Migraine.
Dr. Robert Armstrong
Board Certified Neurologist
In addition to his doctoral degree and board certification, Dr. Armstrong also uses the following applicable injectables medications: Botox, Xeomin and Dysport, for the treatment of Chronic Migraine.
Katie Ogle
Clinical Services Coordinator
Katie is the Patient Navigator for patients starting therapy with Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, Myobloc, services provided at the office and guides them through each step to treatment. She is an OPM Speaker for Botox and provides educational tools for other offices to educate them on how to successfully track and manage their patient load. Outside the office she is a cat lover at heart and values her connections with family and friends.
Katie obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2010 and is a Notary Public providing additional services in office for patients. She values patient care and education to help make the experience at our office more streamlined and user friendly.
Katie can be reached at (828) 210-9300 #9364.