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How care works

What treatment with Dr. Gates involves, step by step.

Care starts with a free consultation. If you choose to continue, the next step is a detailed case workup. Dr. Gates then recommends a care plan based on the findings.

It starts with a free consultation, not a commitment.

The initial consultation is free and may take place in person or by phone. Dr. Gates and his staff review your health history, answer questions, and explain what may come next.

The consultation is separate from the full case workup and does not include an examination, diagnosis, or care plan.

The case workup guides the care plan.

If you choose to continue, Dr. Gates uses a detailed workup to decide what care to recommend. He chooses the parts that fit your case. Plan for up to three hours.

VNG records eye movements to help assess the inner-ear system involved in balance.

  • Full neurological examination.
  • VNG eye-movement testing.
  • Memory and thinking tests, also called cognitive testing.
  • POTS evaluation or a bedside tilt-table evaluation.
  • Orders for lab work or imaging.
  • Brain-based or other exercises.

Ongoing care follows Dr. Gates's recommendation.

Care programs range from 1 to 14 weeks, based on Dr. Gates's recommendation. Most plans include one or two visits per week.

Dr. Gates may repeat lab work or other tests when needed. You can ask for copies of any tests the practice performs.

What this care is, and what it is not.

Dr. Gates bases care on the case workup and any tests he orders. Care may include exercises and office visits. He is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist.

This care works alongside your primary care provider and any specialists you see. It does not replace them. The clinicians who prescribe your medicine remain in charge of it. Gates Brain Health does not promise a result.

Returning patients, and how to begin.

If you are a current or former patient, you can schedule a check-up appointment by calling the front desk.

To ask about a consultation, call (775) 507-2000. The office answers Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Keep health details for the phone call or your visit.

Questions

Common questions

Does this care replace my doctor or my medications?

No. It is complementary care. Keep your primary care and specialist relationships, and make any medication decisions with the clinician who prescribes them.

How long does treatment take?

Care programs range from 1 to 14 weeks, based on Dr. Gates's recommendation. Most plans include one or two visits per week.

Can I get copies of my test results?

Yes. Ask the office and it will provide copies of any testing the practice performs.

Sources

Primary references used on this page

  1. National Library of Medicine: Videonystagmography (VNG)Accessed 2026-07-15.

Next step

Ask whether this practice fits your needs.

Call the office to ask how the free consultation works and what happens next. Keep health details for the phone call or your visit.

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