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Treatment Centers & Programs
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At Methodist University Hospital, our 46-bed neuro unit is located on the 4th and 9th floors of the Tower Wing, and is home to the largest Neuro Critical Care Unit in Memphis.
The 16-bed Neuro Critical Care unit along with the subsequent 8-bed step-down unit and 24-bed Neuro Floor are lead by a team of highly trained nurses and staff using the latest state-of-the-art technology and equipment. Utilizing the newest inter-cranial pressure monitoring devices, Diligent lift equipment and blood pressure monitors means more specialized care for each patient.
With 16 Certified Neuro-certified Registered Nurses dedicated to these areas along with the support of over 50 registered and licensed nurses, every member of our team is specially trained to work with neuro patients. The team also consists of case managers, social workers, physical therapists, dieticians and pharmacists dedicated to the Neuro units, as well as a full time Certified Neuro Registered Nurse Educator.
Methodist Alliance Health Services offers a wide array of in-home services for neuro patients. Specially-trained nurses will visit the patient and caregiver in the home to provide an assessment and treatment options. If specialized home medical equipment is necessary, Methodist Alliance will arrange for delivery and setup. For more information on Methodist Alliance Health Services, call 901.380.8181 or 800.726.2559.
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Neurosurgery
The Neuroscience Institute at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN, specializes in neurosurgery to treat brain tumors, spine tumors and other neurological disorders.
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Skull Base Tumors
The Skull Base Tumor Program treats over 40 different types of skull base tumors including: Pituitary Tumors, Paranasal Sinus Tumors and Meningiomas.
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Brain Tumor Center
Our team at the Brain Tumor Center consists of neurosurgeons, neurologists, medical and radiation oncologists, interventional neuroradiologists, neuro pathologists and specially-trained neuro nurses.
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Epilepsy Center
The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center provides a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy.
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program
As part of our Neuroscience Institute, we use state-of-the-art Gamma Knife technology and the newest form of radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiation therapy.
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Interventional Neuroradiology Center
Neurosurgeons and interventional neuro-radiologists work together to focus on aneurysms, carotid stenosis, arteriovenous malformations and cavernous malformations.
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Spine Surgery Center
The Spine Surgery Center provides leadership in clinical service, medical education and research/development for image-guided, minimally invasive spine surgery.
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Neurofibromatosis
Neurofibromatosis, which causes brain and spine tumors, is treated at the Neuroscience Institute in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Gliomas
Experts at the Neuroscience Institute at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN, specialize in treating brain tumors called gliomas.
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Metastatic Brain Tumors
The team of experts at the Neuroscience Institute in Memphis, Tennessee specialize in treating metastatic brain tumors.
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Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumors
Radiation oncologists at the Neuroscience Institute use radiation therapy to treat brain tumors in Memphis, Tennessee.
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Methodist Healthcare is an integrated health care delivery system,
dedicated to the art of healing through our faith-based commitment to minister to the whole person. 1211 Union Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38104 • (901) 516-7000 |
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