Surgical Leaders Focused on You
When you have a brain or spine condition, you want the best care from the top specialists. Our neurosurgeons are leaders in their field and specialize in treating the most complex brain, spine and nervous system disorders.
Our expert neurosurgical team at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is skilled at treating spinal disorders and injuries as well as brain tumors with a whole-person approach. We combine specialized neurosurgical expertise into one comprehensive care center that includes leading experts, technologies and treatment options.
At the Forefront of Neurodiagnostics and Treatment
If something feels off in your brain or spine, you have questions. We can provide answers quickly and accurately. Our neurodiagnostic services team serves the Chicagoland area with leading-edge diagnostic technology and compassionate, whole-person care.
- Early Diagnosis
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We can diagnose spine and brain disorders and problems at the earliest stages using noninvasive and traditional procedures. We’ll begin your care by building a complete picture of your wellness. We’ll ask you questions, assess your symptoms and combine this information with one or multiple diagnostic tests, including:
- Computed tomography (CT) scans
- Electroencephalograms (EEG)
- Evoked potential (EP) tests
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Treatments and Technology
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Your resilience and our medical expertise are a powerful combination. Whether you’re experiencing a brain or spine emergency or managing a chronic condition, you can trust us to provide you with the best neurology care.
We offer our patients a variety of therapies and treatments for brain and spine disorders, including:
- Medication
- Neurosurgery
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
- Neurocritical care
- BrainlabTM – image-guided surgery technology allowing our doctors to operate less invasively with greater precision
- ExerAI - remote therapeutic monitoring to track patient movement progress using AI technology
- Biplane neuroangiography technology, which uses 3D, high-definition imaging for strokes and brain aneurysms
- Neurointerventional radiology, which involves minimally invasive techniques for treating stroke, cerebral aneurysms and other cerebrovascular disorders
- Minimally invasive spine surgery using 3D navigation technology (Available at Hinsdale Hospital Only)
To better care for you or your loved one, we’ll pair you with a neurocritical care expert to coordinate your neurological and medical teams. No matter your treatment plan, we’ll be there with you, keeping your whole health and best interests in mind at every step.
- Rehabilitation
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An unexpected neurological event or condition, like a stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI), can press pause on life’s plans. Our expert team aims to help you resume your life and confidently move forward.
We partner with Shirley Ryan AbilityLab to provide world-class inpatient rehabilitation services. We also partner with PT Solutions for outpatient rehab to help you rebuild and maintain strength, improve motor and cognitive skills and learn new ways to perform everyday tasks more easily.
Neurosurgical Conditions We Treat
Spine Care
- Cervical disc herniation
- Cervical myelopathy
- Lumbar disc herniation
- Neck and back pain
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal tumors
Visit our neurology page to learn more about our specialized care teams.
Neurosurgery Experts You Can Count On
When it comes to finding relief from brain, neck or spine conditions, our expert physicians are here to help you get better. Get the personalized care and support you need to reclaim your life.
Recognized Excellence in Stroke Care
When the unexpected happens, we're ready to react with award-winning care. Our hospitals have received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® awards for ensuring stroke patients receive care that upholds nationally recognized, research-based guidelines — ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. With these recognitions, we’ve also received the Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award for ensuring patients with Type 2 diabetes get the most up-to-date care when hospitalized due to stroke.
American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus
Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite
Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
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UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange
American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus
Target: Stroke Honor Roll
Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth GlenOaks
Chicagoland’s Connected Network of Brain and Spine Care
The path to improving your brain and spine health isn’t always clear. That’s why we’re here to help you take the next steps. Your body is a connected system, and so are we. Our multidisciplinary team helps you find the right healthcare support, local resources and the whole-person care you need to feel more confident and in control. We’ll guide and support you with expert and compassionate support as you get care that improves your quality of life.