Clinical Programs in Neurosurgery

Conditions We Treat 
The Emory Department of Neurological Surgery specializes in surgery to treat problems involving the brain, spine, and nerves. We have the unique ability to readily diagnose and treat even the most complicated neurological conditions in both adult and pediatric patients. These include disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, brain, meninges, skull and blood supply; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spine and spinal cord; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves.

Stroke, vascular malformations, and aneurysms
Cerebrovascular patients are treated at the Emory Stroke Center, which is staffed by specially trained neurosurgeons and other highly skilled Emory physicians.
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Epilepsy
Working in conjunction with Emory neurologists, our neurosurgeons are leading the field in the use of surgery to treat certain cases of epilepsy.
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Brain tumors

• Surgery
  In collaboration with oncologists at the Emory Winship Cancer Institute, our neurosurgeons perform procedures for nervous system tumors and neurological complications of cancer.
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• Clinical Research
  Learn about our Brain Tumor Program, which is an ongoing clinical investigation into the causes and treatments of brain cancer.
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Pediatric neurosurgery
The Emory Children's Center Division of Neurology is dedicated to the evaluation and care of children with disorders of the brain, nerves, muscles, and spinal cord. Our staff cares for children of all ages, from infants to adolescents.
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Head and Neck Pain
Our neurosurgeons collaborate with pain and spine specialists to provide an optimal diagnosis and treatment plan for head and neck pain.
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Other Specialty Treatment Areas

Interventional Neuroradiology
Neuroradiology involves 2D, 3D, and functional imaging of the brain and nervous system so neurosurgeons are better able to plan procedures and reduce operating room time. Our specialty includes interventional neuroradiological procedures, which offer a less-invasive means to treat certain neurovascular conditions including cerebral aneurysms, arterio-venous malformations, tumors, stroke, and compression fractures, among others.
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Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery
Some of our neurosurgeons specialize in functional neurosurgery, which involves destroying or stimulating part of the brain as treatment of a physiological or psychological disorder. Stereotactic neurosurgery is another minimally invasive form of surgery that involves 3D imaging to locate and treat small targets inside the body. "Stereotactic" in Greek means movement in space. Our neurosurgeons are successfully using these procedures to treat disorders including chronic-pain syndromes, movement disorders, and epilepsy.

Neurointensive Care
For critically ill patients, Emory offers immediate, around-the-clock neurointensive care. Our neurointensive care unit (NICU) is specifically devoted to patients with life-threatening neurological conditions ranging from head trauma to stroke.
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Watch and Learn
Find out more about the neurological disorders we treat, including epilepsy, stroke, and Parkinson's disease, and how Emory's neurosurgeons are successfully treating them. Download a video here to watch and learn.

Our Clinical Programs
Learn more about the clinical programs at the Emory Department of Neurosurgery