Neuroscience

Diagnosis, Treatment and Management of Neurological Disorders

With the aging of the American population, neurological disorders are becoming more prevalent, making neurological care a health priority. Southwest General offers a range of services and focuses on using evidence-based procedures to treat neurological conditions in a safe, highly effective manner.

We have experience treating patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders, including:

• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Cancer
• Epilepsy
• Migraine Headaches
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Pain of the head, neck or back
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Spinal Conditions
• Stroke
• Sleep disorders

Southwest General is proud to have received the:

American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association’s (ASA) Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
A GWTG Achievement Award demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to quality and ability to work as a team that is dedicated to providing patients with care that is appropriate and based on the latest clinical guidelines with the goal of improving quality patient care and patient outcomes.

A Team Approach to Care

Experienced neurologists on Southwest General’s Medical Staff offer consultative, diagnostic and therapeutic services. They work collaboratively with specialists from many disciplines, including radiology, orthopedic surgery, pulmonology and more, to assure that patients receive comprehensive, state-of-the-art care in a timely manner for optimal outcomes.

State-of-the-Art Neurological Care

Skilled neurosurgeons on Southwest General’s Medical Staff use advanced technology and techniques to perform minimally invasive surgeries. Minimally invasive procedures use smaller incisions—in most cases only about an inch—which helps to reduce damage to sensitive tissues, lessen pain and scarring, shorten hospital stays and speed recovery. Minimally invasive surgery may be used to treat a variety of spinal conditions, including degenerative disc conditions, herniated discs in the back or neck, fractures, spinal stenosis and others.

University Hospitals (UH) Neurological Institute at Southwest General

Southwest General Health Center has collaborated with University Hospitals to bring the award-winning care of the UH Neurological Institute closer to the communities in the Southwest region of Greater Cleveland. This helps leverage the combined strength of both facilities and further advances Southwest General’s already strong reputation in neurosciences and stroke care, built by physicians on its Medical Staff and other dedicated care providers. Southwest General is certified as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission and also has earned the prestigious American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award and Target Stroke Honor Roll status.

The UH NI at Southwest General focuses on:

• Spine Surgery
• Stroke Care – Primary Stroke Center
• General Neurology
• Brain Cancer Treatment
• Pain Management

Additionally, through this partnership, physicians on Southwest General’s Medical Staff and the patients they care for have enhanced access to the multidisciplinary team of specialists, cutting-edge technology and innovative treatment options that have earned the UH NI national recognition.