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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.

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Conditions Treated

A few common conditions treated include:

  • Bleeding problems such as aneurysms, embolism or thrombosis

  • Brain or skull base tumors, benign or malignant

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

  • Cerebral embolism and cerebral thrombosis

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

  • Stroke diagnosis and treatment in our accredited stroke center

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

  • Fusion of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine

  • Intracranial angioplasty and stenting

  • Large-vessel thrombectomy

  • 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 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.

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CLINICS & FACILITIES

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