If you or a loved one is having back and neck pain, numbness, difficulty sleeping, migraines or problems remembering, don’t wait until symptoms get worse. Neurologists and neurosurgeons at Ascension Michigan have the experience to diagnose complex brain and spine conditions. Advanced neurodiagnostic imaging, such as PET, MRI, 3D brain imaging and nerve mapping technology, are used to diagnose brain, spine and nervous system conditions. Your neurologist and neurosurgeon work together to deliver medication therapies, surgical care and rehabilitation care for your needs.
Neurologic specialty care for your needs
Neurologists and neurosurgeons treat many types of brain, spine and nervous system conditions:
- Back pain
- Balance disorders
- Brain function problems
- Dementia including Alzheimer’s
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Headaches and migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Nerve pain, including numbness
- Parkinson’s disease
- Spinal stenosis
- Stroke
Every appointment with your neurologist starts with a conversation. Your doctor will take the time to answer all your questions — big and small. As your care needs change, we’re ready with the care that’s right for you, helping relieve pain, improve movement and manage symptoms, so that you can feel more like you again.
Benefits of our neurosurgical approach to brain and spine care
Surgery is rarely the first option. But if it is recommended as part of your care, experienced neurosurgeons at Ascension Medical Group - Neurosurgery develop a highly specialized, advanced surgical treatment plan, customized for you. And whenever possible, they use minimally invasive surgery to help shorten your recovery. The neurosurgeons at Ascension Medical Group - Neurosurgery specialize in:
- Brain tumor surgery
- Carotid angioplasty and stenting
- Chiari decompression
- Corrective spine surgery for herniated disc, spinal stenosis and more
- Epilepsy surgery
- Nerve decompression for migraines
- Spinal tap to help detect central nervous system conditions
