Neurological care

When a stroke occurs, medical treatment is needed as soon as possible. The team physicians in our emergency room (ER) are available 24/7 to quickly diagnose individuals with stroke symptoms and begin treatment.

Following treatment, we continue to monitor you in our intensive care unit (ICU) and offer a dedicated stroke recovery program. If you suspect someone is experiencing a stroke, call 911 immediately.

We are accredited by DNV-GL Healthcare as a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. Additionally, we have earned the American Heart Association (AHA) Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

Neurosurgery is the surgical specialty that focuses on treating neurological disorders and injuries affecting the brain and nervous system. The neurosurgeons on our team perform many different types of surgery, including:

• Brain tumor surgery — Sometimes surgery is needed to properly treat a brain tumor. Tumors can happen at any stage of life, and are defined by groupings of abnormal cells. While radiation can sometimes be effective, surgery is the primary form of treatment.
• Craniotomy — This procedure involves surgically removing a section of the skull to gain access to the brain. The bone is replaced at the end of surgery. Craniotomies are performed to treat brain tumors, hematomas, aneurysms, skull fractures, brain swelling and infections.
• Endovascular neurosurgery — This procedure treats problems occurring inside the blood vessels. Endovascular procedures are considered less invasive and may be used to treat aneurysms, AVMs, carotid artery disease and stroke.
• Trauma surgery — Trauma surgery is typically performed when someone has experienced an acute neurological issue, such as a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
• Ventricular shunt — This procedure allows a surgeon to implant a device, called a shunt, to relieve pressure on the brain caused by an excess of cerebrospinal fluid. Cerebrospinal fluid may build up because of overproduction, poor absorption into the blood vessels or blockages that prevent the fluid from flowing throughout the brain.

To learn more about our neurological services, please call (912) 350-2646 or email the neurosurgery department.

Pediatric neurosurgeons

We specialize in neurosurgical care for kids, treating brain and spine conditions, including tumors, congenital malformations and head injuries. Children receive care from a multidisciplinary team that is trained to provide a seamless continuum of care from surgery to recovery.

Spine services

Spine surgery is a type of neurosurgery that addresses the nerves in the neck and back. Our spine services also include nonsurgical care in order to treat individuals with all types of spinal conditions. Spine surgeons perform multiple procedures, including spinal fusions, discectomies, laminectomies, spinal column surgery and disc replacements.

As part of our hospital's outpatient rehabilitation services, we offer care for individuals recovering from TBI. Rehabilitation services provided by our expert neurologists may include comprehensive neurological treatment to address your unique medical, physical, psychological and cognitive needs. We can also provide education and training to your family or caregivers and provide recommendations for home and work area modifications.

Your brain injury recovery program may consist of:

• Biofeedback
• Bowel and bladder training
• Communication, memory and problem-solving training
• Family conferences, involvement and counseling
• Home assessments to recommend equipment, ramp and railing needs
• Home exercise program
• Occupational therapy
• Psychological and neurological evaluations and counseling
• Recreational therapy
• Serial casting to increase range of motion
• Strengthening and conditioning exercises in the pool
• Physical therapy
• Treatment of swallowing disorders

We also offer referrals to driving evaluation and retraining, as well as referrals for vocational services.