Leonid P. Churilov

Neurologist

Male📍 Parkville

About of Leonid P. Churilov

Leonid P. Churilov is a neurologist based at Grattan St, Parkville VIC 3050, Australia. He works with people who need help with brain, nerve, and muscle-related problems, especially where symptoms can change over time or come in episodes.


In clinic, he looks after patients with seizure conditions such as epilepsy, including generalised tonic-clonic seizures and absence seizures. He also supports people with rarer seizure types like ADNFLE and conditions such as Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. At times, seizures can be hard to control, so care often focuses on getting the right plan to reduce how often they happen and how much they affect daily life.


Stroke care and fast action matter too. His work includes conditions like stroke and thrombectomy, which is a procedure used in some emergency situations when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked. He also helps manage follow-up concerns after events like TIA, along with related blood flow and clotting issues.


Neurological symptoms can show up in many other ways. He treats migraine and movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and chorea. People dealing with tremor, stiffness, or changes in movement and balance may also seek help for these sorts of problems.


Memory and thinking issues are another part of his workload. This can include Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and Lewy body dementia. Some patients also present with symptoms like confusion, sleep changes, or changes in behaviour, and the goal is to sort out what’s driving the symptoms and what can be done next.


Because nerves and the body link in so many ways, his patients may come with other long-term health conditions that can affect the nervous system too, such as autoimmune conditions, thyroid problems, diabetes, and ongoing pain. He also treats Bell’s palsy and looks into causes behind symptoms like weakness, numbness, or trouble with speech.


Details about his experience and education aren’t listed on this profile, so the best guide is the range of neurological care he provides. Research and clinical trials information also isn’t provided here, but the clinic setting is focused on practical, patient-centred management for day-to-day living.

Services & Conditions Treated

StrokeThrombectomyAbsence SeizureAutosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)Chronic Fatigue SyndromeGeneralized Tonic-Clonic SeizureHashimoto ThyroiditisMyoclonic EpilepsyPancreaticoduodenectomySeizuresType 2 Diabetes (T2D)Acute Interstitial PneumoniaAcute PainAddison's DiseaseADULT SyndromeAlzheimer's DiseaseAngelman SyndromeAntiphospholipid SyndromeArrhythmiasArthritisAtherosclerosisAtrial FibrillationAuditory Neuropathy Spectrum DisorderAuditory Processing DisorderAutism Spectrum DisorderB-Cell LymphomaBell's PalsyBronchiectasisCACH SyndromeCarotid Artery DiseaseCerebral Amyloid AngiopathyChoreaChronic Kidney DiseaseChronic PainCiliary Dyskinesia-BronchiectasisComplex Regional Pain SyndromeConversion DisorderCOVID-19Deep Vein ThrombosisDementiaDextrocardiaDextrocardia with Situs InversusDiabetic NephropathyDiffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)Drug Induced DyskinesiaDry Eye SyndromeDry MouthDysarthriaEnd-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)EpilepsyFamilial DysautonomiaFibromyalgiaFollicular LymphomaGestational DiabetesHeart AttackHeart Bypass SurgeryHeart FailureHeart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)HepatectomyHigh CholesterolHigh Potassium LevelHistiocytosisHypertensionHyperventilationHypothyroidismInterstitial Lung DiseaseIron Deficiency AnemiaKartagener SyndromeLangerhans Cell HistiocytosisLennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Long Haul COVIDLow Blood PressureMesenteric Venous ThrombosisMetabolic AcidosisMigraineMitral Valve ProlapseMononucleosisMovement DisordersMultiple Sclerosis (MS)Muscle AtrophyMyocarditisNecrosisNocardiosisNon-Hodgkin LymphomaObesityOrchitisParkinson's DiseasePlacenta PreviaPneumoniaPostural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL)Pulmonary TuberculosisRespiratory AlkalosisReticulohistiocytomaRheumatic FeverRheumatoid Arthritis (RA)SarcoidosisSchizophreniaSevere Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)Situs InversusSjogren SyndromeThrombophlebitisTransient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)VaricoceleVentricular FibrillationWilson Disease

Publications

1 total

Tirofiban on First-Pass Recanalization in Acute Stroke Endovascular Thrombectomy: The OPTIMISTIC Randomized Clinical Trial.

JAMA network open • April 17, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Leonid P. Churilov offer?
Dr Churilov provides a wide range of neurological services, including stroke care, seizure management (various seizure types), movement disorders, dementia and related conditions, as well as assessments for complex neurological issues.
What conditions can he help with?
He can help with conditions like epilepsy and seizure disorders, stroke and vascular issues, dementia, Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, migraines, and various other neurological concerns.
Where is the clinic located?
The clinic is located at Grattan Street, Parkville, VIC 3050, Australia.
How do I book an appointment?
To book an appointment, please contact the clinic directly or use the provided booking options through the practice. The staff can organise suitable times and relevant referrals if needed.
What should I expect at my first visit?
At the first visit, the doctor will review your medical history, discuss your neurological symptoms, and may arrange tests or imaging as needed to inform a diagnosis and treatment plan.
Does Dr Churilov treat adults only or also children?
The information provided covers adult neurological care. For specific patient age details, please contact the clinic.
What kinds of imaging or tests might be used?
Depending on your symptoms, imaging or tests such as MRI, CT, EEG, or other neurological assessments may be used to help diagnose and guide treatment.