Neurological care
Neurological care is the practice of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and function of diseases relating to the nerves and nervous system. Neurologists and neurosurgeons treat disorders that affect the brain or spinal cord.
Neuroscience Institute in Kansas City
When you need help for a medical issue involving the brain, spine or nerves, your healthcare quality takes on new significance.
At HCA Midwest Health, we believe that you deserve the most capable specialists from a variety of disciplines while experiencing neurological issues. When you come to our facilities for your care, you gain access to advanced technology, procedures and care that is compassionate, convenient and coordinated.
Related specialties
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Neurological conditions we treat
There are a wide variety of conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and nerves. These conditions may be treated by our neuro specialists or may involve a multi-specialty approach, such as physical therapy. Together, our medical teams work to treat conditions such as:
- Aneurysms
- Brain or spine tumors
- Epilepsy
- Facial pain
- Memory loss or Alzheimer's Disease
- Parkinson's disease
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries
Features of our neurological programs
Your multidisciplinary care team may include specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, physiatry, advanced practice nursing and others, as needed. Above all, we treat you and your family with compassion and respect throughout treatment.
Accredited stroke care services
Strokes can cause serious long-term damage if not treated in a timely or proper manner, and our dedicated stroke care teams expertly treat stroke-like transient ischemic attacks (TIA), as well complex stroke symptoms. We make sure to also involve specialists from emergency medicine, intensive care, hospitalization and rehabilitation, so we can always offer you the chance for as full a recovery as possible.
Five of our hospitals have not only been certified as accredited stroke centers by The Joint Commission, but also with Missouri's Time Critical Designation (TCD). These designations demonstrate our commitment to meeting the state's high standard for stroke care, including quick diagnosis, treatment and rapid response within 90 minutes.
Finding the care you need
It may be challenging deciding on care for a brain condition. Make sure to talk to your doctor or call our Consult-a-Nurse® line at (844) 706-8773 anytime, day or night for answers, advice and peace of mind.
Neurological services and treatments we offer
We have seven locations across Greater Kansas City committed to offering high-quality neuroscience services and clinical trials. With an emphasis on treating a wide variety of conditions, there are numerous benefits you gain access to when in our care, including:
- The HCA Midwest Health Neuroscience Institute — Anchored at Research Medical Center, the Neuroscience Institute brings together a diverse array of specialists and programs from across our network to diagnose and treat conditions of the brain, spine and nerves.
- Aneurysm/CVA program — Our specialists at Research Medical Center offer highly specialized treatment for brain aneurysms and cerebrovascular accidents (CVA).
- Brain and spine tumor programs — We offer advanced medical and surgical treatments for benign and malignant tumors.
- Deep-brain magnetic stimulation (DMS) —. This procedure uses a device called a neurostimulator to treat Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
- Epilepsy Center at Menorah Medical Center — Our specialists can help you manage epilepsy and prevent recurrent seizures through improved nutrition, medication and surgical procedures.
- Memory loss treatment and management — We offer treatment, management and resources for families and caretakers.
- Microvascular decompression — This complex surgical procedure helps to stop facial pain, while preserving surrounding nerve tissue.
- Movement disorders/Parkinson’s disease programs — These programs offer advanced technology and treatment options for Parkinson's and other movement disorders.
- Neuroscience intensive care unit (neuro ICU). The neuro ICU at Research Medical Center team provides around-the-clock care for patients with immediately life-threatening neurological conditions.
- Radiosurgery. This treatment uses radiation therapy to target tumors, clots and other abnormalities without conventional surgery.
- Responsive neurostimulation. This procedure involves implanting a tiny device under your scalp to prevent epileptic seizures when they are about to happen.
- Spine care and spine surgery. HCA Midwest Health offers a comprehensive approach to spine care, including medication and surgical procedures.
- The Center for Facial Pain. We offer care for trigeminal neuralgia and other types of facial pain.
- The Center for Relief of Pain. This program at Research Medical Center treats and manages all kinds of chronic pain.
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion management. The neurological care program at Centerpoint Medical Center features experts that help manage severe symptoms and recovers as much of your capabilities as possible.
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