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Neurological Services
Being one of the largest trauma centers in the United States, Jackson Memorial Hospital experiences a large number of neurotrauma patients. Neurosurgical conditions such as traumatic/severe brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage (subdural, extradural and intracerebral hemorrhage), and Spinal cord injury are handled with exception skill. As well as: Severe Stroke, tumors with large mass effect, Meningitis/Encephalitis/ Cerebritis, Myasthenic Crisis, Guillain Barre Syndrome and status Epilepticus.
Areas of particular strength in patient care, research and teaching include: cerebrovascular diseases, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders, epilepsy and EEG, multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology, behavioral neuroscience and cognitive disorders, neuro-oncology, neurovirology, and sleep medicine. There also are well-funded basic research programs in cerebrovascular disease, cerebral metabolism, neurotrauma, cell biology and molecular genetics, mitochondrial biology, neurovirology, neuroimmunology, and several other research fields.
In addition, the following neurological disorders, diseases and conditions are expertly treated at Jackson Memorial Hospital:
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Brain Tumors
Dementia
Epilepsy
Migraines
Multiple Sclerosis
Neuromuscular Disorders
Muscular Dystrophy
Neurologic Lesions
Myasthenia Gravis
Parkinson's Disease
Seizures
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Stroke
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Neurological Disorders, Diseases & Conditions Home
Neurology
Neurology is a primary area of medical expertise for Jackson Memorial Hospital. Led by world-renowned neurologists and neurosurgeons, the multidisciplinary neuroscience team is comprised of leaders in advanced diagnostic capabilities on the cutting-edge of technology and procedures, many available only at Jackson.
Our neurology department, in affiliation with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, provides care under several specialty areas including: stroke services, neurocritical care, epilepsy, neuroendovascular surgery, neuro-rehabilitation, pediatric neurology, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and neuro-oncology.
Additionally, all of the department's specialty clinics have experimental programs. Special interests of the department include cerebrovascular disorders, the role of viral infections in neurological disorders and genetic and mitochiondirial diseases of the nervous system.
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery is a primary area of medical expertise for Jackson Memorial Hospital. Our neurosurgery department is an internationally-recognized leader in patient care, research, education and community service. In collaboration with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, the staff treats patients with a wide range of neurological conditions and with the most innovative, cutting-edge treatments available for complex spinal and brain disorders and injuries. Our team is devoted to providing excellent patient care and seeking advancements in the treatment of neurological conditions.
The scope of practice includes the care of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nerves including cerebrovascular disease, intracranial and spinal tumors, disorders of the spinal cord and vertebral column, pediatric neurosurgical problems, movement disorders, medically intractable seizure disorders, and head and spinal injuries. Comprehensive evaluation of our patients is made possible by a team of neurosurgeons who offer subspecialty expertise in these areas.
The Department of Neurological Surgery at the Jackson Memorial Medical Center/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine consists of a group of physicians, nurses, scientists, and staff associates who are dedicated to providing compassionate care and to advancing medical knowledge. We specialize in the management of patients with surgically treatable neurological diseases.
The scope of practice includes the care of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nerves including cerebrovascular disease, intracranial and spinal tumors, disorders of the spinal cord and vertebral column, pediatric neurosurgical problems, movement disorders, medically intractable seizure disorders, and head and spinal injuries. Comprehensive evaluation of our patients is made possible by the team of neurosurgeons, who offer subspecialty expertise in these areas. Our physicians include neurosurgeons, neurologists, intensivists, and pain rehabilitation specialists who provide a comprehensive approach to the evaluation and management of patients. Patients who come to the department usually have difficult problems, and our dedicated physicians, nurses, nurse-practitioners, and staff, strive to make each patient's experience as pleasant as possible.
The department is dedicated to advancing the field of neurosurgery through research programs and the training of neurosurgeons. Educational activities of the department include instruction of medical students, training of residents and fellows in neurosurgery, and continuing education of practicing neurosurgeons.
The neuroscience community at our University represents every major area of basic and clinical investigation. The dedicated neuroscience intensive care unit is one of the largest in the world and provides state-of-the-art monitoring and care. Ongoing research at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and many other research efforts continue to provide innovative and experimental training options for clinicians and offers patients with treatment options as they become available.
Pediatric Neurology
Pediatric neurology relates to the study of the central nervous system of infants and children, including the brain and spinal cord, and the diagnosis and treatment of central nervous system disorders, including neuromas (benign tumors), stroke, ticks, movement disorders, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.
At Holtz Children’s Hospital, patients are cared for in a state-of-the-art pediatric facility including the largest neonatal intensive care unit in the nation, and a soon-to-be inaugurated pediatric neurosciences unit, which will provide care for patients with neurologic disorders, comprised of an interdisciplinary team of neurology, neurosurgery and rehabilitation services.
Other special services at Holtz include a Video EEG Telemetry Unit which includes a specially trained staff of electroencephalography technicians and nurses and a five-bed unit providing inpatient monitoring of epilepsy patients.
Our pediatric neurology team serves the community 24/7 at Holtz and through its emergency department.
Stroke Services
A stroke is a type of cardiovascular disease affecting the arteries leading to and within the brain. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel carrying nutrients and oxygen to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. During this process, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, and starts to die.
There are two types of strokes. An ischemic stroke, which accounts for 83 percent of all strokes, occurs when a vessel is clogged and blocks the blood supply to the brain. A hemorrhagic stroke, which accounts for about 17 percent of stroke cases, results from a weakened blood vessel that ruptures and causes the blood to leak into the brain.
Quick stroke diagnosis is the key to saving lives. Having the ability to quickly provide the correct and best treatment can mean the difference between life and death. That's why you can take comfort in knowing that Jackson Health System has specialized stroke teams ready at a moment's notice 24/7 to offer the latest, most comprehensive treatments to ensure the best chance of a full recovery.
Backed by our expertise in neurology and neurosurgery, stroke services are offered at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center and Jackson North Medical Center.
Jackson Memorial Hospital, in affiliation with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, has earned the designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
Jackson Memorial is the only hospital in Miami-Dade County that is distinguished as an AHCA Comprehensive Stroke Center, and is one of just 12 stroke centers in Florida with this designation. Jackson Memorial Hospital also received Primary Stroke Center designation by the Joint Commission.
In addition, AHCA has designated Jackson North Medical Center as a Primary Stroke Center.
These designations are given to hospitals with care programs that follow state and national standards and guidelines that can significantly improve the outcomes for stroke patients.
