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Semmes Murphey

The medical staff is affiliated with the Departments of Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Anesthesiology at the University of Tennessee, and includes 21 Neurosurgeons, 12 Neurologists, 2 Neuropsychologists, 2 Physiatrists, 1 Anesthesiologist, and 2 Interventional Neuroradiologists.

The doctors of Semmes-Murphey Neurologic & Spine Institute specialize in neurosurgery, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management and neuropsychology. All of these fields of medicine deal with illnesses, injuries, and surgery related to the nervous system. The Institute, through its various hospital affiliations, has access to all of the most advanced diagnostic and treatment tools including magnetic imaging (MRI), interventional neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, Linac scalpel, Gamma Knife, and image-guided surgery.

Centers of excellence at Semmes-Murphey include:

  • Alzheimer's Disease / Memory Disorders
  • Brain Tumors
  • Cerebrovascular / Aneurysms
  • Complex Spine Surgery
  • Epilepsy
  • Gamma Knife
  • Image Guided Surgery
  • Migraines
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Pain Management
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Pediatric Brain Tumors
  • Skull-based Tumors
  • Stroke

Semmes-Murphey has several locations throughout the metropolitan area. Find out more information about Semmes-Murphey


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