Neurology & Neurosurgery

Neuroscience is the branch of medicine that focuses on the central nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. At Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, the neuroscience team is made up of skilled neurosurgeons, neurologists, and specialists in related disciplines, including radiology and rehabilitation.

The Center for Robotic and Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital is known for extraordinary care, offering advanced diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system. Our board-certified neurosurgeons specialize in advanced spinal fusion surgery, using the latest open and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital neurologists include those with advanced training in several subspecialty areas. These include epilepsy, headache, movement disorders (e.g., dystonia, Parkinson’s disease), multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology, neuromuscular medicine (e.g., amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – ALS, muscular dystrophy), as well as stroke.

Patients receive personalized attention and expert care from a multidisciplinary team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiologists, physiatrists, nurses, physical therapists and other healthcare professionals.

Patient support for surgical patients includes organizing preoperative tests and admission procedures, making discharge arrangements, which may include rehabilitation and physical therapy, and helping patients understand insurance benefits. Hospitalized neurosurgery patients stay on our Acute Inpatient Rehab Unit for further recovery when necessary.

Neurological Conditions We Treat

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital specialists use innovative technologies and techniques to diagnose and treat patients with a host of neurological conditions and issues, including:

• Alzheimer’s disease
• Back pain
• Birth defects
• Brain and spinal cord injuries and tumors (malignant and benign)
• Encephalitis
• Epilepsy and seizure disorders 
• Headache - including migraine (Botox^® for migraine) and cluster
• Meningitis
• Movement disorders including dystonia, Parkinson’s disease, tremor
• Multiple sclerosis
• Neuromuscular medicine (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [ALS], muscular dystrophy)
• Neuropathy
• Peripheral nerve diseases
• Scoliosis
• Stroke and aneurysms

Neurosurgery Conditions We Treat

L+M Hospital neurosurgeons specialize in advanced and minimally invasive techniques for procedures on the brain, spinal column and peripheral nerves. These techniques can be used successfully for a variety of conditions, including:

• Autonomic nervous system disorders
• Brain and spinal trauma
• Brain and spinal tumors
• Carotid artery disease
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Central nervous system disorders
• Cerebrovascular injury, including stroke
• Chiari malformation
• Cubital tunnel syndrome
• Degenerative disc disease
• Degenerative scoliosis
• Disorders of the autonomic nervous system
• Disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and spine
• Head injury
• Hemifacial spasm
• Herniated discs
• Osteoporotic fractures
• Peripheral nerve damage
• Spinal stenosis
• Spina bifida
• Trigeminal neuralgia

Stroke Center

Available 24 hours a day, the specialized team at the Lawrence + Memorial Primary Stroke Center offers immediate care to stroke patients and their families.

Spine

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital is certified by the Joint Commission for cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal surgery.

Learn more about the Spine Center at Lawrence +Memorial.

Clinical Trials and Research

As part of Yale New Haven Health system, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital provides patients access to cutting-edge clinical trials at Smilow Cancer Hospital through Yale Cancer Center. Patients who qualify have access to Phase I, II, and Phase III clinical trials and research focusing on the latest treatment protocols and medications. Patients who meet certain research criteria may also be able to participate in national neurological research related to lumbar interbody fusion and scoliosis; as well as stroke-related trials through Yale University.