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Dr. John Livingstone, MD

Neurology•Male•Age 56

Dr. Livingstone
Accepting new patients
Headache, Epilepsy, and More
Telehealth services available

Riverside Inpatient Internal Medicine

500 J Clyde Morris Blvd Newport News, VA 23601

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(757) 594-2000

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(757) 594-2000

Dr. John Livingstone, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Newport News, VA and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Livingstone has more experience with Headache, Epilepsy, and Neurodegenerative Disorders than other specialists in his area. He graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine medical school in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Riverside Regional Medical Center and Riverside Walter Reed Hospital. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Livingstone to book an appointment.

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Frequently Treated by Dr. Livingstone

Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Livingstone treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Livingstone treats other conditions, please contact the office at (757) 594-2000.

Headache

Headache is a common symptom that can sometimes signal a more serious condition, such as migraine, high blood pressure, or cerebral hemorrhage.Compare with other Headache specialists.

Dr. Livingstone typically treats 99% more often than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 4 conditions and procedures

Treatments
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Migraine
Headache
Tension Headache
Normal Frequency
High Frequency
Very High Frequency
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Epilepsy

Epilepsy specialists diagnose and treat spectrum of brain disorders that cause seizures due to an interruption of normal nerve activity in the brain.Compare with other Epilepsy specialists.

Dr. Livingstone typically treats 91% more often than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 3 conditions and procedures

Treatments
Epilepsy
Essential Tremor
Seizure Disorders
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Normal Frequency
High Frequency
Very High Frequency
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Neurodegenerative Disorders

Neurodegenerative disorders specialists diagnose and treat diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Lewy body disease, and Huntington's disease, that break down motor neurons, resulting in debiliating and life-threatening symptoms.Compare with other Neurodegenerative Disorders specialists.

Dr. Livingstone typically treats 92% more often than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 4 conditions and procedures

Treatments
Dementia
Alzheimer's Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Parkinson's Disease
Normal Frequency
High Frequency
Very High Frequency
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Neuromuscular and Movement Disorders

Neuromuscular and movement disorders specialists diagnose and treat conditions marked by uncontrolled or unwanted physical movements caused by disruptions in nerve and muscle function.Compare with other Neuromuscular and Movement Disorders specialists.

Dr. Livingstone typically treats 86% more often than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 11 conditions and procedures

Treatments
Gait Abnormality
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Essential Tremor
Tremor
Normal Frequency
High Frequency
Very High Frequency
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Dr. Livingstone's conditions and procedures:

  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Aneurysm
  • Anterior Horn Disease
  • Ataxia
  • Autoimmune Diseases
  • Autonomic Disorders
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Brachial Plexus Palsy
  • Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Disorders
  • Cancer
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
  • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
  • Chronic Pain
  • Cluster Headache
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
  • Concussion
  • Confusion
  • Cranial Trauma
  • Dementia
  • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
  • Difficulty With Walking
  • Diplopia
  • Dystonia
  • EEG (Electroencephalogram)
  • EMG (Electromyography)
  • Epilepsy
  • Essential Tremor
  • Gait Abnormality
  • Headache
  • Herniated Disc
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
  • Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
  • Insomnia
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Leukodystrophy
  • Low Back Pain
  • Lyme Disease
  • Meningiomas
  • Migraine
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Myelopathy
  • Myoclonus
  • Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
  • Nerve Block, Somatic
  • Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
  • Nystagmus
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Parkinsonism
  • Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Polymyositis
  • Polyneuropathy
  • Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
  • Post-Concussion Syndrome
  • Postherpetic Neuralgia
  • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
  • Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Spina Bifida
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Disorders
  • Stiff-Man Syndrome
  • Stroke
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
  • Subdural Hemorrhage
  • Syncope
  • Temporal Arteritis
  • Tension Headache
  • Thrombosis
  • Tic Disorders
  • Torticollis
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Tremor
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Vascular Disease
  • Vasculitis
  • Vertigo
  • Visual Field Defects

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Dr. Livingstone accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Anthem
Balanced-VA PPO
BlueCare-VA
BlueChoice Adv Open Access (Select Network)-VA
Bronze OAEPO-VA
Bronze-VA PPO
Commonwealth of Virginia
Essential KeyCare-VA
Gold OAEPO-VA
Gold-VA PPO
HealthKeepers Balanced OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze Pathway OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze with H.S.A-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze-VA
HealthKeepers Bronze-VA POS Plus
HealthKeepers Catastrophic X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Catastrophic-VA
HealthKeepers Gold OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Gold Pathway OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Gold X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Gold-VA
HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS
HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS Plus
HealthKeepers Platinum OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Silver OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Silver Pathway OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Silver X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Silver-VA
HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS
HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS Plus
HealthKeepers-VA HMO
Healthy Virginian
Individual Basic BlueCare-VA
Individual Basic KeyCare-VA
Individual KeyCare HSA-VA
Individual KeyCare Preferred-VA
Individual KeyCare-VA
KeyCare Flexible Choice-VA
KeyCare Healthsmart Enhanced Rx-VA
KeyCare Healthsmart-VA
KeyCare-VA POS
KeyCare-VA PPO
Lumenos HSA-VA
National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
National (BlueCard) PPO
Option I-VA
Pathway Tiered Hospital-VA
Pathway X Tiered Hospital Network-VA
Platinum OAEPO-VA
Platinum-VA PPO
Silver OAEPO-VA
Silver-VA PPO
The Local Choice-VA
Virginia Advantage
Virginia Basic
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
KeyCare PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Choice Advantage
Blue Preferred PPO
CareFirst Maryland POS
HealthyBlue 2.0
HealthyBlue Advantage
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Open Access Plus
Coventry Health Care
Southern Health PPO
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana
Choice Care PPO
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO

Dr. Livingstone's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Livingstone

4.2

Based on 13 ratings

5 Stars
76.92307692307692%
(10)
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Star
7.6923076923076925%
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  • Staff friendliness (11)
  • Appointment wasn't rushed (10)
What could be improved
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  • Appointment was rushed (2)
  • Didn't explain conditions well (2)
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Dr. Livingstone is compassionate, very knowledgeable, personable, and kind. We travel to Newport News to receive his medical care, and it is well worth the trip. He treats his patients with dignity and helps them to feel comfortable. He is very professional as well as friendly. Dr. Livingstone explains medical issues with ease and clarity. I highly recommend Dr. Livingstone!
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Carolyn Pettie in Williamsburg, VA – Feb 18, 2019
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Dr. Livingstone is friendly, personable, and very nice. He is professional and has excellent medical knowledge. He is very kind and considerate as well as patient. Dr. Livingstone has treated me and my husband and we both feel we have had wonderful care from him. We are so happy that we found Dr. Livingstone to be our Neurologist, and we highly recommend him to others!
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Carol P. in Williamsburg, VA – Feb 06, 2017
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Dr Livingstone spent ample unhurried time in my first exam. I was impressed with the various details taken for my medical history. Many modalities of examinations were used. I was asked for any questions and concerns as we finished the exam time. Throughout, Dr Livingstone was very thorough in his exam, answers to my questions and his verbal summary. He al The office staff was most helpful and pleasant. My appointment was on time. Dr Livingstone was very pleasant. Great experience.
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Elisabeth L Hall in Yorktown, va 23693 – Jan 18, 2017
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About Me

Biography

Dr. John Livingstone, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Newport News, VA and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Livingstone has more...Read more

Specialties

  • Neurology

Education

1994
Mayo Medical School
Residency Hospital
1990
Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Medical School

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. John Livingstone, MD offer telehealth services?

Dr. Livingstone has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.

Is Dr. John Livingstone, MD accepting new patients?

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Does Dr. John Livingstone, MD accept my insurance?

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What are Dr. John Livingstone, MD's top areas of care?

Dr. Livingstone frequently treats Headache, Epilepsy, and Neurodegenerative Disorders. See all practice areas where Dr. Livingstone specializes.

Where is Dr. John Livingstone, MD's office located?

Dr. Livingstone's office is located at 500 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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Locations

Riverside Inpatient Internal Medicine

Hampton Roads Cardiovascular500 J Clyde Morris Blvd Newport News, VA 23601
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Riverside Medical Group

Riverside Medical Group12200 Warwick Blvd Ste 110 Newport News, VA 23601
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Affiliated Hospitals

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Riverside Regional Medical Center

Newport News, VA

71% Patient experience rating, 2% higher than the national average

Riverside Walter Reed Hospital

Gloucester, VA

70% Patient experience rating, 1% higher than the national average