Quick Answer
Both CNS offices are in the Las Vegas valley: 7751 W. Flamingo Road, Suite A-100, Las Vegas NV 89147 and 1691 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Suite 100, Henderson NV 89012. The practice has no northern Nevada presence, so for patients elsewhere in the state local care is generally the appropriate route.
Part ofThis guide sits beneath emg and nerve conduction studies, which covers the study itself, how it is performed and what the report should contain.
our EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies page →Key Takeaways
- Both offices are in the Las Vegas valley. The practice has no northern Nevada presence.
- For patients in the north of the state, local care is generally the appropriate route.
- Accredited outpatient electrodiagnostic testing is less widely available than a general consultation.
- Ask whether a consultation and the study can be combined into one visit.
- Ask what the report will contain, because measurements travel usefully while a conclusion alone does not.
Electromyography
Electromyography and nerve conduction studies are electrodiagnostic tests that measure how well nerves conduct signals and how muscles respond. Together they show whether nerve or muscle damage is present, where it is, and how severe.
Where this study is available, and where it is not
A state-wide search raises a question about coverage rather than about the study, so it is worth answering plainly.
Both offices are in the Las Vegas valley
7751 W. Flamingo Road in Las Vegas and 1691 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway in Henderson, both in Clark County. The practice has no northern Nevada presence, so for patients in the Reno, Sparks or Carson City areas local care is the appropriate route rather than a several-hundred-mile journey. Electrodiagnostic testing is not a single-visit matter where a repeat is likely, which makes distance a genuine planning factor rather than a one-off inconvenience.
Why availability outside hospital settings is limited
Specialised electrodiagnostic testing requires both the equipment and a physician trained to perform and interpret it, and Clark County has thin neurology supply relative to population. That combination means an accredited outpatient laboratory is less widely available than a general consultation, which is worth knowing when a study is ordered rather than discovered afterwards.
What travelling patients should ask
Whether a consultation and the study can be combined into one visit where the clinical sequence allows it. Whether a study is likely to need repeating, since that changes where it should be performed. And what the report will contain, because a report with the actual measurements travels usefully while a conclusion without them does not.
| Also considered | How it is distinguished |
|---|---|
| MRI | Imaging shows structure; electrodiagnostic testing shows function, which is why a normal MRI can accompany an abnormal study. |
| Nerve ultrasound | Adds anatomical detail at a suspected entrapment site; it complements rather than replaces conduction testing. |
| Blood testing | Identifies causes such as diabetes or B12 deficiency once nerve damage is confirmed. |
| Autonomic and small-fibre testing | Used where burning and temperature symptoms dominate and standard conduction studies are normal. |
What the appointment involves
01
What brings people in
A referral to find out whether nerve or muscle damage is present, or to confirm a suspected entrapment before surgery.
02
What the evaluation settles
Whether conduction is measurably abnormal, which nerves and roots are involved, the severity, and whether the process is focal or generalised.
03
What you leave with
A graded, quantified report interpreted by the neurologist who performed the study, in an AANEM-accredited laboratory.
No sedation, no fasting, no driver
Eat normally and take your usual medications. Avoid lotions and oils on the skin, since they interfere with electrode contact. Disclose blood thinners, a bleeding disorder, or any implanted cardiac or neurostimulation device, because each changes how the study is set up. Wear or bring clothing that allows access to the limb being studied.
What it feels like, described honestly
The nerve conduction pulses feel like a brief electrical tap or a snap, strong enough to make the muscle twitch and over in an instant. The needle examination is a fine electrode rather than an injection and involves no fluid; most patients describe pressure and a brief ache rather than sharp pain. Neither is comfortable and both are brief, and being told that in advance is more useful than reassurance.
Duration and afterwards
Twenty minutes to around ninety, depending on how many nerves and muscles the question requires. Ordinary activity resumes immediately and no driver is needed. Occasional brief muscle soreness at needle sites, which settles within a day.
Performed and interpreted here
At both offices, in laboratories holding AANEM accreditation independently, and by the physician performing the study rather than read later from a technician’s output. That matters because an early finding frequently indicates which additional nerve or muscle to examine, and that adaptive step is what turns an ambiguous result into an answer obtained the same day. Detail is on the accreditation page.
The first 30, 60 and 90 days
Step 1
First visit
History and neurological examination, a review of records and prior imaging, and a decision on which studies are actually indicated. You leave with the plan, not just a referral.
Step 2
Within 30 days
Indicated in-office studies are performed and interpreted by the neurologist who ordered them, in our AANEM-accredited laboratories. Results are explained in plain language.
Step 3
60 to 90 days
Follow-up to judge whether the plan is working, adjust it, and coordinate with your referring clinician. Where a diagnosis needs time to confirm, this is where it is revisited.
Attending from Nevada
Both offices sit in the Las Vegas valley, several hundred miles from the north of the state, and there is no northern Nevada location. Each of the six in-office studies requires attending in person, and ambulatory EEG needs two visits days apart, so distance is a genuine practical factor rather than an inconvenience.
Referred for nerve or muscle testing?
No sedation, no fasting, no driver. Ask for the study to be graded rather than only named.
The Bottom Line
Both offices are in the Las Vegas valley. For most of the state, local care is the right route regardless of what the study involves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an EMG hurt?
The nerve conduction pulses feel like a brief electrical tap strong enough to make the muscle twitch, over in an instant. The needle examination uses a fine electrode rather than an injection and involves no fluid; most patients describe pressure and a brief ache rather than sharp pain. Neither is comfortable and both are brief.
Do I need to prepare or bring a driver?
No sedation and no fasting, so no driver is needed and you can drive yourself home. Eat normally and take usual medications. Avoid lotions and oils on the skin, and disclose blood thinners, a bleeding disorder or any implanted cardiac or neurostimulation device. Wear or bring clothing that allows easy access to the arms and legs.
How long does it take?
Twenty minutes to around ninety, depending on how many nerves and muscles the clinical question requires. The study is planned as it proceeds rather than following a fixed protocol, so the duration reflects what the findings call for. Allowing a little more time in your day than the estimate avoids feeling rushed at the end.
What is the difference between the two halves?
Nerve conduction measures speed and amplitude along a nerve, separating a demyelinating or compressive process from fibre loss. Needle electromyography samples muscle activity and distinguishes weakness from interrupted nerve supply from weakness caused by muscle disease. Most clinical questions need both halves, which is why they are performed at the same visit.
What should the report contain?
Which nerves and muscles were examined, the actual measurements, the comparison against reference values appropriate to your age and height, the pattern, a localisation, and an interpretation against the clinical question. A conclusion without measurements cannot be compared against a later study. Ask for a copy for your own records.
Who performs and reads it?
The physician performing the study also interprets it, at both offices, in laboratories holding AANEM accreditation independently. That matters because an early finding often indicates which additional nerve or muscle to examine, and a fixed technician protocol loses that step. It is also why the study can be extended on the day rather than rebooked.
Is this available in northern Nevada?
Not from this practice. Both offices are in the Las Vegas valley, several hundred miles from the north of the state, so local care is generally the appropriate route. The study requires attending in person, so distance is a genuine obstacle rather than an inconvenience. Asking locally first is worth the call.
Where in Nevada are the offices?
Both are in the Las Vegas valley: 7751 W. Flamingo Road in Las Vegas and 1691 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway in Henderson. There is no northern Nevada location, and the north of the state is several hundred miles away, so for most of Nevada outside the valley local care is generally the appropriate route rather than travelling.
Is it worth travelling across Nevada for this?
For a single consultation sometimes; for anything needing repeated visits, rarely. Each of the six in-office studies requires attending in person, and ambulatory EEG needs two separate visits days apart. Describe the situation on the booking call and the team will say honestly whether the journey is justified in your case.
Can I have the study without a consultation first?
It is generally better after one, because the examination determines which nerves and muscles the question actually requires. A study planned from a referral line alone risks measuring the wrong thing well. Where a referring clinician has already localised the problem, the two can sometimes be combined into one visit.
How this page was sourced
Practice facts come from Clinical Neurology Specialists directly: that the study is performed and interpreted within the practice at both offices, that both electrodiagnostic laboratories hold AANEM accreditation independently, and that the practice was the first physician-owned outpatient EDX laboratory in Nevada to reach exemplary status. Clinical context is sourced to the organisations listed below.
No reference values, latency thresholds or severity cut-offs are published, because they vary by nerve, age, height and limb temperature and a reader comparing their own report against an inapplicable figure would be misled. Sensations are described as typical and vary between individuals. No outcome is promised. Scope is adults 18 and older.
Change log
- 2026-07-28 — page published; clinical content reviewed.
- 2026-07-28 — last reviewed against AAN, AANEM and NINDS guidance; internal links and schema verified.
- Review cadence: quarterly, or sooner if guidance changes.
How to cite this page
Clinical Neurology Specialists. “EMG test Nevada.” Reviewed 2026-07-28. https://www.cnsnevada.com/diagnostic-testing/emg-nerve-conduction-study/emg-test-nevada/
References
- American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine — laboratory accreditation and electrodiagnostic study standards.
- Muscular Dystrophy Association — patient information across neuromuscular disorders.
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke — the reference catalogue of nervous-system disorders.
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