The SSM Neurosciences Institute is well equipped to diagnose and treat a number of disorders that afflict the brain and nervous system, including stroke, spine ailments, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis and more.
The Institute combines the skills of dozens of neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuro-interventionalists and pain specialists. These physician experts are supported by a team of stroke coordinators, therapists and specially trained nurses and technicians from five SSM hospitals across the region. Together, they provide the full continuum of care for people who have conditions or diseases that affect the brain or spine. In addition, the institute offers the most advanced technology available to provide a level of neurological care that is unsurpassed in the region.
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Career-saving back surgery for a St. Louis firefighter
Injured St. Louis firefighter Chris Sichra was able to return to his profession following advanced, minimally invasive spine surgery with Dr. Armond Levy at St. Clare Health Center. Watch Chris' story.
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Introducing non-invasive neurosurgery
With the opening of St. Louis Cyberknife on the campus of SSM St. Clare Health Center, our neurosurgeons are offering non-invasive treatment options for inoperable or surgically complex tumors. Learn more. |
Learn about autonomic function disorders
Autonomic function disorders are difficult to diagnose and manage. Dr. Laurence Kinsella has been able to help many patients, including Darren Rosener of south St. Louis.
Watch Darren's story. |