Neurology Services at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Recognized as a neuro-spine Center of Excellence

What is Neurology and Why is it Important?

Neurology is the branch of medicine and biology that’s concerned with the anatomy, functions, and disorders of nerves and the nervous system. This includes the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of your body’s intricate, important nervous system.

Neurological conditions can affect the way you walk, talk, comprehend, and function. Neurologists are medical professionals who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system

At Fort Sanders Medical Center, our team of highly skilled neurologists treat a range of issues and conditions impacting the brain and central nervous system, including—

Our neurologists are also qualified to help you with related issues, including: back and neck pain, dizziness and vertigo, pain management, and sleep disorders.

Our neurologists hold sub-specialties in the treatment of migraines, epilepsy, and other seizure disorders and neuromuscular issues.

In addition, our team of expert neurologists work closely with skilled professionals from the Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Hospital. This way, we’re able to maximize patients’ recovery from stroke and traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries.

Our neurology team works closely with our neurodiagnostics department to arrange specialized testing to help expertly diagnose a range of different neurological disorders.

Whether a patient needs medical intervention, surgical intervention, or neuroradiological intervention, you’ll receive the customized neurological care you seek at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center.

Neurosurgery at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Our team of expert neurosurgeons provide surgical intervention for brain tumors, aneurysms, hemorrhages, and a host of spinal conditions.

Our neurosurgeons provide surgical relief for health and wellness issues caused by nerve and muscle diseases, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic back pain, and conditions resistant to medical management, like Parkinson’s disease.

Our neurologists, neurosurgeons and our neurointerventional radiologist work together to determine the best approach to treating each individual patient.

Comprehensive Stroke and Rehabilitation Center

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is recognized by The Joint Commission, the American Heart Association, and the American Stroke Association as a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center. This means we’re part of an elite group of health care providers dedicated to complete, highly-specialized care. We have the training, staff, and technology to receive and treat patients with the most complex strokes. Our physicians are on the cutting edge of stroke medicine, performing clinical trials and procedures not available anywhere else in East Tennessee. Click here to learn more about stroke treatment at Fort Sanders Regional.

East Tennessee’s Only Dedicated Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Our dedicated Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at Fort Sanders Regional can confirm the presence of epilepsy as well as determine the type of seizure activity being experienced. We can also pinpoint where in the brain the seizures begin, in order to better address and treat these issues.

Learn more about the region’s first epilepsy monitoring unit, located only at Fort Sanders Regional.

Can You Spot the Signs of a Stroke?

Learning to recognize the common signs and symptoms of a stroke could help save your life or the life of someone you love. Learn what to look for when it comes to stroke awareness. Understand more about what a stroke is, what causes it, and how it’s diagnosed and treated. Read more about the signs of a stroke here.