Neurological Treatments

Access a full range of neurological treatments, including neurosurgery, at Adventist HealthCare.

Diagnostic Tests

To diagnose a neurological condition, you may have:

Biopsy – Takes a small sample of tissue during surgery for testing
Imaging scans – Lets your care team create detailed images of the inside of your body
Neurological exam – Checks your coordination, hearing, vision and other abilities
Other tests that measure brain activity

Your Treatment Plan

Partner with your primary care provider and multidisciplinary specialists to make your care plan. Your neurologist may recommend non-invasive options, such as medications, rehabilitation or lifestyle changes. But sometimes, surgery is the best choice.

Brain Surgery

Depending on your symptoms and other factors, your doctor may recommend:

Craniectomy or craniotomy – Removes a part of the skull so your surgeon can access and treat the brain
Decompression – Relieves pressure on the brain/spinal cord
Intracranial bypass – Restores healthy blood flow to the brain
Shunt placement – Places a tube called a shunt in the body to drain fluid and lessen pressure on the brain

Spine Procedures

To treat a spinal cord condition, you may have one or more of the following:

Arthroplasty – Restores or replaces a joint
Discectomy – Removes all or part of a herniated or degenerative disc in the spine
Foraminotomy – Relives pressure by making the area around one of the bones of the spine larger
Fusion – Fuses together bones in the spine (vertebrae) to treat pain
Kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty – Reshapes a damaged vertebra
Laminectomy – Takes out one or more vertebrae
Laminoplasty – Makes more space for the spinal cord and nerves
Microdiscectomy – Removes part of a lumbar herniated disc to lessen pressure on nerves and treat pain
Screw placement – Uses screws to stabilize part of the spine

Brain & Spine Tumor Surgery

Get advanced treatment options from skilled neurologists and oncologists who work together. If you have a benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) tumor that affects the brain or spinal cord, you can depend on our team for expert surgical care. You’ll also receive personal guidance from a nurse navigator and care tailored to your individual needs from our neurology and oncology specialists.

Minimally Invasive Techniques

Whenever possible, your neurosurgeon will use minimally invasive techniques to do your procedure. This means you’ll enjoy a faster recovery with less risk of pain, bleeding or infection.

Your care team will help you learn how to prepare before surgery and what to expect during and after the procedure.

Stroke Treatment

Look to our hospitals for specialized stroke care that meets the highest standards.

Neurological Rehabilitation

After surgery, an injury or a neurological condition, regain your skills and independence with rehabilitation at one of our convenient locations near you.