Neurosurgery

The neurosurgery specialty is concerned with the operative and non-operative management of the nervous systems, as well as the related support structures and blood supply. This includes the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system. Neurosurgeons specialize in the treatment of spinal conditions, head/brain tumors, and malformations.

Presbyterian’s neurosurgery team includes neurosurgeons, endovascular surgeons, physician assistants and certified nurse practitioners. Our team offers dedicated care for neurological and neurovascular conditions in a neurological inpatient care unit at Presbyterian Hospital in downtown Albuquerque.

Conditions Treated

A few common conditions treated include:

• Brain bleeds (intracranial hemorrhage)

• Bleeding problems such as aneurysms or embolism

• Brain or skull base tumors, benign or malignant

• Cerebral aneurysm, or a weak area of a blood vessel in the brain

• Cerebral embolism

• Carotid stenosis, or narrowed carotid arteries

• Spine and/or spinal cord injuries, and spinal stenosis

• Stroke diagnosis and treatment in our accredited stroke center

• Transient ischemic attacks (TIA), or blood clot blocking blood flow to the brain

Testing & Treatment Options

A few common tests and treatments include:

• Aneurysm and AVM treatment

• Carotid angioplasty and stenting

• Cervical and lumbar disc replacement

• Emergency surgery for traumatic brain injuries

• Endovascular surgery procedures, including pipeline stent flow diversion

• Fusion of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine

• Hybrid operating room (OR)

• Intracranial angioplasty and stenting

• Open microsurgical clipping for brain aneurysms

• Middle meningeal artery embolization

• Microvascular decompression

• Tumor particle or coil embolization to reduce or cut off blood supply to tumors or abnormal growths

• Stroke diagnosis, management and treatment for ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke

• Surgery for brain tumors and skull base tumors

• Vertebral artery angioplasty and stenting

Our Providers

Our team includes fellowship-trained neurology, neuro-critical care, neurovascular care and neurosurgery specialists (fellowship training is additional advanced training in a specific field of study). Because neurological conditions can affect every area of the body, we provide team-based care and treatment plans to help patients recover. Find a provider to help guide your healthcare journey.

CLINICS & FACILITIES

Neurosurgery in Albuquerque at Presbyterian Hospital Neurosurgery at Santa Fe Medical Center

Related Services / Programs

Neurology Pain & Spine Stroke Care Vascular Medicine and Surgery