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Neurosciences
Movement. Speech. Thought. Senses. With so many vital functions controlled by the brain and nervous system, it's crucial to seek out the finest care when problems arise. At the University of Chicago Medicine, we have assembled a team of neurological experts highly skilled in evaluating and treating even the most complex and challenging nervous system disorders—with and without surgery. Our neurology and neurosurgery programs rank among the best in the nation, according to U.S.News & World Report.Offering the Full Spectrum of Specialized Care
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Superior Surgical Outcomes & Techniques
When surgery is needed, high-precision surgical planning technology enables our neurosurgeons to perform complex brain operations without destroying vital brain functions. Our neurosurgeons are pioneers in minimally invasive surgery, and offer this advanced approach for the diagnosis and treatment of many conditions, from neck and spine problems to hydrocephalus and brain tumors. Our surgical outcomes are among the best in the nation, with a recent University HealthSystem Consortium report ranking our neurosurgery program's risk-adjusted mortality rate the best in the region and second out of 105 academic medical centers in the United States.
Hope for Complex Cases
Our physicians have demonstrated particular expertise in helping patients considered untreatable at other hospitals. We regularly care for children and adults with rare and chronic conditions, and offer a holistic approach to care that takes into account the physical and emotional challenges of nervous system disease.Dedicated Neurointensive Care Unit
The University of Chicago Medicine is home to one of the nation's few fully equipped and staffed neurointensive care units. Our neuro ICU provides advanced care for acute stroke patients as well as difficult cases that require more than routine neurological care, such as people with life-threatening brain infections, persistent seizures, and brain and spinal cord injuries.Research that Leads to Better Care
Our doctors are actively involved in national and international trials of the most promising therapies for neurological diseases. Behind the scenes, University of Chicago physicians and scientists conduct vital research that delves into the causes and workings of specific neurologic disorders with a goal of finding more effective treatments for chronic and complex conditions. As a result, our patients have access to new therapies long before they are widely available.
