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Specialties
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Neurosurgery
The Department of Neurosurgery provides world-class, comprehensive care for a full range of injuries and diseases of brain, spine, peripheral nerves and arteries of the head and neck. Our goal is to provide the best care possible for all our patients. We achieve this through a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment, as well as the latest cutting-edge treatments and technologies. The Northwestern Medicine Neurosurgery program is one of the nation’s premier destinations for the treatment of cerebrovascular disorders, brain and spinal tumors, movement disorders and epilepsy, and complex spinal disorders and injuries. Many of our specialists are recognized worldwide as leaders in their field. Northwestern Memorial Hospital is ranked among the best hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. As one of the leading academic medical center hospitals, our patients benefit from participation in ongoing clinical trials, as well as promising research aimed at improving our patients’ quality of life and finding new treatments. Centers and Programs Comprehensive Epilepsy Center We are a designated National Association of Epilepsy Centers, Level 4 Epilepsy Center. We specialize in intractable seizures and offer advanced treatments, including surgery. Our Women with Epilepsy program is nationally recognized in the care of women with seizure disorders. Northwestern Medicine Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center We are recognized by the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) as a worldwide Center of Excellence. We offer comprehensive care for Huntington’s Disease, and are one of a few Wilson Disease Centers of Excellence in the world. Stroke Center We offer comprehensive care for stroke and cerebrovascular disease, including advanced diagnostic imaging, treatment and rehabilitation. Our multidisciplinary team is experienced in treating complex cases requiring advanced technology, specialized diagnosis and higher levels of treatment. Peripheral Nerve Program We provide the highest quality care for peripheral nerve injuries and diseases, including surgical options, and offer state-of-the-art imaging to diagnose and treat patients with nerve tumors and reduce the risk of damaging functioning nerve fibers. Spine Center Our center offers the full range of treatment services for back pain and spinal disorders, including the latest surgical techniques. At our Acute Spinal Cord Center, diagnostic imaging and computer-navigated surgery allow us to achieve the best possible outcomes. Brain Tumor Institute We are a nationally recognized leader in brain and spinal cord tumors. Our neurosurgeons treat approximately 7,000 brain and spinal cord tumor patients each year and perform nearly 1,000 brain and spinal cord tumor-related surgeries annually. Our neurological surgery program works closely with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in the United States. |
Clinical Leadership
Maciej S. Lesniak, MD
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