The SSM Neurosciences Institute at St. Clare includes a multidisciplinary team of highly experienced neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurointerventionists and pain management specialists who provide a comprehensive approach to conditions affecting the brain and spine.
We offer the full continuum of care – with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technology, a dedicated neuro ICU and rehab services.
Areas of treatment
- Stroke and aneurysm
- Back & neck ailments
- Epilepsy & seizure disorders
- Dizziness
- Movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease
- Alzheimer’s disease & dementia
- Headaches & migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Head injuries
- Tumors
Stroke care
Receiving the right care at the right time is the difference between life and death for stroke patients. Our on-site team of neurointerventionists is capable of quickly assessing and treating the most complex stroke cases. We offer comprehensive stroke coverage 24/7.
St. Clare has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers. Joint Commission standards are regarded as the most rigorous in the industry. Certification means that the highest and most comprehensive level of care is provided at St. Clare.
St. Clare has made significant investments in state-of-the-art technology and stroke treatment capabilities, including a Biplane Angiography Suite, enabling specially trained physicians to perform endovascular procedures that can stop a stroke in its tracks by dissolving or removing blood clots.
Advanced imaging technology like St. Clare’s new 3.0 Tessla MRI – the most powerful MRI scanner available today – helps doctors quickly diagnose stroke and initiate treatment.
Integrated service approach
The SSM Neurosciences Institute at St. Clare includes exam rooms, procedure rooms, recovery bays and specialized testing capabilities. In addition, patients can receive a full range of hospital services, including CT or MRI imaging, laboratory tests, or rehabilitation and therapy, all in a coordinated, patient-centered approach.
A Neuro ICU on the hospital’s 4th floor offers post-operative care and recovery and provides expert care to victims of stroke and other injuries affecting the neurological system.
To schedule a consultation with the SSM Neurosciences Institute, call 636-496-3900.
SSM Neurosciences Institute is the region’s leading network of stroke centers with locations at St. Clare Health Center, DePaul Health Center, St. Joseph Health Center, St. Joseph Hospital West and St. Mary’s Health Center. To learn more, visit the SSM Neurosciences Institute.