Trusted Care for Brain, Spine & Nervous System Conditions
When you need expert attention, you need a trustworthy healthcare team. At the Methodist Neurological Institute, we partner with neurologists from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and other well-known neurology groups to offer the latest methods of diagnosing and treating illnesses that affect your brain, neck, back and nervous system.
As an academic medical center, our experienced team is on the leading edge of neurological care and treatments.
General & Specialized Neurology
Our neurologists treat the full range of brain, spine and nervous system problems. Your primary care doctor may refer you to a neurologist to discover what's causing symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, seizures, numbness, weakness and swallowing difficulties. We work with experts in imaging services, hearing, vision, physical rehabilitation and other medical specialties to give you the most comprehensive care. It's comforting to know you have an expert team at your side.
Brain & Spine Conditions We Treat
We are committed to providing exceptional care for all brain, spine and nervous system conditions and illnesses. You'll know what to expect every step of the way through diagnostic testing, treatment and recovery. Treatment planning is designed specifically for you and focuses on enhancing your health and helping you feel better as soon as possible.
Our team uses a variety of tests to discover the cause of your symptoms — from testing memory and cognitive skills to advanced imaging tests that take a closer look at your brain and spine.
The health of your spine affects more than just how your back and neck feel. Your spine impacts how the rest of your body functions, and spine problems can cause pain or numbness throughout your body.
Learn MoreBrain and skull-base tumors (near the bottom of the brain, such as a pituitary tumor) are growths of abnormal cells that can be cancerous (malignant) or noncancerous (benign).
Learn MoreWhen a headache, migraine or facial nerve pain stops you from feeling your best, you want relief. We discover what’s causing your pain and develop a plan to help you feel better as soon as possible.
Learn MoreAt times, we all have difficulty remembering things. But when older adults notice changes in thinking, memory or learning — or difficulty remembering how to do routine tasks — it could be a sign of dementia.
Learn MoreMS damages the protective coating of nerves in the brain, optic nerve and spinal cord. It causes scarring that disrupts how these nerves communicate. This causes symptoms affecting vision and various body functions and movement, depending on where the nerve damage happens.
Learn MoreNeuromuscular disorders affect the peripheral nervous system, which includes muscles and nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body. These diseases cause muscle weakness.
Learn MoreMovement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, are illnesses that cause unintended, increased or reduced movements, such as lack of muscle control, shaking or repeated movements.
Learn MoreSeizures — electrical disruptions in the brain — can affect consciousness, movements, feelings or behaviors. You may have an increased risk of seizures due to your family history, abnormal blood vessels in the brain, stroke, brain tumor or injury, or infection.
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