Conditions We Treat

• Acoustic Neuroma

  A rare noncancerous tumor that presses on the hearing and balance nerves in the inner ear.

• Alzheimer’s Disease

  A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. It is the most common cause of dementia.

• Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)

  Arteries and veins that have formed incorrectly and are unusually tangled. This usually happens during development before birth or shortly after.

• Balance Issues

  Balance and dizziness conditions can have several causes, including vestibular (balance system) problems, neurologic disease, and cardiac disease.

• Brain and Spine Trauma

  Severe shock or damage to the nervous system.

• Brain Aneurysm

  A bulging, weakened area in the wall of an artery in the brain, resulting in an abnormal ballooning of the artery that is at risk for rupturing.

• Brain, Pituitary, Skull Base and Spine Tumors

  A collection of cells that grow out of control, ultimately forming a mass in the brain, pituitary gland or spine.

• Carotid Stenosis

  A narrowing of the main blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to the brain.

• Chiari Malformations

  A problem in which a part of the brain at the back of the skull bulges through a normal opening in the skull where it joins the spinal canal.

• Cognitive Disorders

  A problem that causes impairment or decline of memory, motor skills, learning or other mental function.

• Concussion

  A jarring brain injury that is caused by a bump or blow to the head that causes headache, dizziness and confusion, among other symptoms.

• Epilepsy and Seizures

  A condition involving the brain that makes people more susceptible to having recurrent seizures.

• Herniated Disc

  The vertebrae in your spine are separated by spongy discs. A herniated disc occurs when the disc is compressed and/or breaks down, causing the inner nucleus to rupture.

• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

  A disease that causes a disruption in the communication between your brain and the rest of your body, resulting in problems with vision, balance, muscle control and other basic body functions.

• Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)

  A buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain.

• Pain

  Spinal cord stimulation is a way to manage various types of pain by implanting a device that sends low levels of electricity directly into the spinal cord.

• Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders

  A disease characterized by tremor, usually when at rest, decreased spontaneous movements, slowness of movement, gait difficulty, and rigidity.

• Spinal Stenosis

  Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows and pinches the nerves.

• Spondylosis

  Spondylosis occurs when the discs between your vertebrae become compressed.

• Stroke, Ischemic and Hemorrhagic

  The loss or alteration of bodily function that results from an insufficient supply of blood to the brain.

• Trigeminal Neuralgia

  A type of nerve pain that affects the face, usually on one side of the jaw or cheek.

• Computed Tomography (CT)

  A noninvasive diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce horizontal, or axial, images (often called slices) of the body.

• Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA)

  A special kind of CT exam that focuses particularly on the blood vessels, using a contrast material to make them show up clearly in the images. CTA is used to examine blood vessels in areas including the brain and neck.

• Computed Tomography Perfusion (CTP)

  A form of CT that provides detailed information about blood flow to the brain. CTP is fast, painless, noninvasive and accurate.

• Electroencephalogram (EEG)

  Detects abnormalities in the brain waves or electrical activity of the brain.

• Electromyography (EMG)

  Measures muscle response or electrical activity in response to a nerve’s stimulation of the muscle. The test is used to help detect neuromuscular abnormalities.

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

  A radiation-free, usually non-invasive way to produce high-quality pictures inside the body from multiple planes.

• Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)

  A specific type of MRI designed specifically to examine the body’s blood vessels.

• Magnetic Resonance Venography (MRV)

  An excellent non-invasive method of diagnosing a condition called cerebral venous thrombosis. MRV can demonstrate absent flow in the right transverse sinus, sigmoid sinus, and internal jugular vein.

• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

  A powerful imaging technique that provides a more complete picture and makes it easier for your doctor to diagnose problems, determine the extent of disease, prescribe treatment, and track progress.