Acoustic Neuroma Center

The Barrow Acoustic Neuroma Center is a new multi-disciplinary team at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center designed to provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnostic testing, and treatment patients with acoustic neuromas, neurofibromatosis, and temporal bone disorders . . . more  

Brain Tumor Clinic

Barrow has been a neurological pioneer since its inception, leading the way in the development of cutting-edge treatments and surgical procedures, research and the creation of outstanding programs and centers.  One of the areas in which Barrow has forged numerous advancements is brain tumor diagnosis and neurosurgery . . . more

Cerebrovascular Disorders

Many cerebrovascular diseases are comprised of relatively rare entities that require the expertise of an experienced neurovascular team to provide a comprehensive review of treatment options . . . more

Craniofacial Center

Craniofacial disorders are abnormalities of the skull and face, some are mild while others are severe enough to require reconstructive surgery. If treated early, patients with these abnormalities can lead normal lives . . . more

Diagnostic Services

Barrow Neurological Institute of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center provides state-of-the-art diagnostic services. The latest techniques for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and other diagnostic procedures are provided in a learning environment that is a unique blend of research, teaching, and practical tertiary care medicine . . . more

Endovascular Neurosurgery

Endovascular surgery is used to treat a variety of cerebrovascular diseases (disorders of the blood vessels of the head and neck) including stroke, aneurysms, tumors, arteriovenous malformations and dural arteriovenous fistulas. Often when these diseases that are untreatable through conventional surgery, they can be treated through endovascular neurosurgery techniques . . . more

Epilepsy

The Epilepsy Center at Barrow Neurological Institute is dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of epilepsy and disorders that cause symptoms similar to epilepsy. The center provides diagnostic testing, treatment of epilepsy through medical management and surgery, counseling and stress reduction programs for children and adults with epilepsy, and referrals to community resources . . . more

Functional & Stereotactic Neurosurgery

Known as neurosurgery without a knife, stereotactic radiosurgery is changing the way neurosurgery is performed . . . more

Hypothalamic Hamartoma Center  

Hypothalamic hamartomas (HHs) are rare, benign tumors of the hypothalamus, a region of the brain that regulates many critical functions. HHs affect children from infancy onward and commonly cause seizures, precocious puberty, abnormalities in endocrine function, and cognitive and behavioral problems . . . more

MDA Clinic

The MDA Clinic, supported by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), is recognized for its patient care services, education, and support programs. The clinic provides care for patients with neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease . . . more

Movement Disorders, Parkinson's and Essential Tremor

Movement disorders are neurological disorders that disturb the ability to control movements. They are the result of abnormal functioning in a part of the brain called the basal ganglia, which is responsible for controlling movement . . . more

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis affects multiple areas of the brain and spinal cord, leaving lesions that interfere with the ability of the nervous system to send and receive signals. An individual with multiple sclerosis may experience trouble walking, muscle stiffness or spasms, weakness, vision problems, or numbness or tingling sensations, among other symptoms . . . more

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Neuro-ophthalmology is a neurological subspecialty that combines the expertise of ophthalmology and neurology. Neuro-ophthalmologists join the patient's care team when a patient has a neurological visual disorder that can lead to a loss of vision or peripheral visual fields, visual hallucinations, pupillary asymmetry, ocular motility dysfunction and diplopia . . .  more

Neuropsychology

The Section of Clinical Neuropsychology at the Barrow Neurological Institute was established in 1985 under the direction and leadership of George P. Prigatano, PhD. The section provides clinical services to a wide range of patients with known or suspected neurological conditions . . . more

Neurorehabilitation

Barrow Neurorehabilitative Services offers unparalleled rehabilitative care for individuals with brain and spinal cord diseases, injuries, and conditions. Barrow neurorehabilitation specialists' primary goal is to help patients enhance their quality of life through improved skills, maximized independence, and renewed self-esteem . . . more

Neurotrauma

Injuries to the central nervous system resulting in traumatic brain injury (TBI) or spinal cord injury (SCI) are the types of injury most likely to result in death or lifelong disability.   Nationally, about 1.5 million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury and 11,000 persons are hospitalized for spinal cord injury each year . . . more

Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Center

The Barrow Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Center has a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnostic testing, and treatment for patients with this disease . . . more

Pediatric Neurological Disorders

The Division of Pediatric Neurosciences is involved in the clinical care of children, the education of clinical pediatric specialists, and research into the causes of and possible treatments for pediatric neurological disorders.  Clinicians in the Division evaluate and treat infants, children, and adolescents with neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders . . . more

Pituitary Center

The Barrow Pituitary Center evaluates and treats patients who are suffering from neuroendocrine disorders and pituitary tumors such as adenomas, prolactinomas, craniopharyngiomas, Cushing's disease, acromegaly, and gigantism. Patients are treated through a multidisciplinary approach that draws on the expertise of specialists in many disciplines, including endocrinologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and radiation oncologists, among others . . . more

Radiosurgery Center

The Gamma Knife and CyberKnife centers at Barrow Neurological Institute offer one of the safest and most effective alternatives to surgery for brain disorders . . . more

Skull Base Center

The Barrow Skull Base Center provides evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for patients with a wide range of skull base tumors and disorders through a multidisciplinary team approach. A full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services are available . . . more

Spine

The Section of Spinal Surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute encompasses the most advanced techniques to correct surgical disorders of the spine and spinal cord.  A diverse faculty consists of world renowned spinal surgeons, radiation therapists, endovascular neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, and rehabilitation specialists . . . more

Stroke Center

A stroke occurs when part of the brain is suddenly deprived of blood because of a narrowed, blocked, or ruptured blood vessel. When blood fails to reach parts of the brain, brain cells die from a lack of oxygen and nutrients. As a result, the functions controlled by those brain cells are impaired or lost . . . more