Neurology - Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center

Neurologists and neurosurgeons diagnose and treat conditions affecting the brain, spine, nerves and muscles. Our neurology team treats a range of conditions, including:

• Arteriovenous malformation

• Bell’s palsy

• Brain tumors

• Carotid artery stenosis

• Cauda equina syndrome

• Cerebral aneurysms

• Chiari malformations

• Cognitive disorders

• Concussion (mild TBI)

• Dementia

• Epilepsy

• Essential tremor

• Headache

• Herniated disc

• Hydrocephalus

• Multiple sclerosis

• Neurofibromatosis

• Neuroimmunological disorders

• Neuromuscular disorders

• Parkinson’s disease

• Pseudotumor cerebri

• Spinal cord injuries

• Stroke

• Transient ischemic attack (TIA)

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)  

• Trigeminal neuralgia

• Ulnar nerve pain

St. Mary Medical Center provides diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services for a wide range of neurological conditions. Our neuroscience specialists collaborate closely with neurosurgery, neurointerventional radiology and cancer care teams when advanced procedures or surgical treatment are needed. Services may include:

• Stroke care and neurocritical care

• Movement disorder evaluation and treatment

• Comprehensive epilepsy evaluation and management

• Diagnostic testing and imaging

• Deep brain stimulation (DBS) and advanced therapies

• Spine and nerve care

• Inpatient and outpatient neurological rehabilitation

As a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, we also specialize in providing advanced care for stroke patients. This includes performing thrombectomy, a procedure to remove blood clots from the brain. St. Mary Medical Center meets rigorous standards for stroke care established by the Joint Commission.

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Your care team is based on your condition and treatment plan. Depending on your needs, your St. Mary Medical Center team may include:

• Neurointerventionalists

• Neurologists

• Neurosurgeons

• Rehabilitation specialists

Stroke risk can be evaluated through a review of your health history, lifestyle factors and medical screenings. A primary care provider or neurology specialist can assess common risk factors such as high blood pressure, cholesterol levels, diabetes, heart conditions and family history. In some cases, testing such as blood pressure checks, cholesterol screening or carotid artery imaging may be recommended.

Understanding your personal risk factors can help you make informed decisions about your health and when to seek care. You can also complete our online stroke health questionnaire, which guides you through a few simple questions and provides personalized insights about your potential risk factors to help inform a conversation with a health care provider about whether additional screening may be appropriate.

Complete the stroke health questionnaire

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical option for patients with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia and other movement disorders. DBS involves implanting a medical device in the brain that targets specific areas using electrical signals. The therapy helps control movement disorder symptoms, such as tremor and stiffness

St. Mary Medical Center provides medical evaluation, psychological assessment, imaging, surgery and postsurgical monitoring in one convenient location.

Many major health insurance plans cover neurology services, including office visits, diagnostic testing and ongoing treatment. Coverage can vary based on your plan, provider network and whether a referral is required. Our staff can help verify insurance coverage, explain benefits and answer questions before your procedure, so you can focus on your care.