Neuroscience Services

When you have a complex condition of the brain, spine or central nervous system, you need advanced care and a team of compassionate specialists. Experts in the Sutter Health network offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment options, including neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology, so you can get the care that best meets your needs.

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When you choose Sutter Health, you gain access to a network of experts who provide advanced treatment of complex conditions of the brain and spine, including Alzheimer’s, autism, stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders and headaches.

Specialists in the Sutter Health network provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment plans and offer minimally invasive procedures for a variety of neurological conditions.

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Sutter Health is also a leader in neurological research. Our three Neuroscience Institutes in Sacramento, San Francisco and the East Bay are considered some of the most comprehensive neurological centers in the United States, with a wide range of neurological specialists who are all trained in compassionate care.

In 2017, CareChex ranked two Sutter Health campuses in the top 10 percent of hospitals in California for medical excellence in neurological care. CareChex also named two Sutter Health campuses in the top 10 percent in California for medical excellence and patient safety in major neurological surgery. And our stroke care programs are also nationally acclaimed. Twelve primary stroke centers were given the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission's Quality Check.

Patient Information

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Interested in becoming a Sutter patient? Here’s what you need to know about health plans, choosing a doctor and how to get started today.

When to Call a Doctor

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When to Call a Doctor

Use this guide to decide when to see a doctor about symptoms of a neurological condition.

Education and Support

Classes and Events

Sutter care centers have classes on brain health, as well as support groups for patients experiencing memory loss and their caregivers.

Stay Sharp as You Age

Follow these tips to reduce memory loss and stay mentally sharp as you age.

Dealing with Caregiver Stress

Our expert shares advice on how caregivers can reduce the daily stress of caring for a loved one.

Patient Stories

College Student Thrives Despite Brain Injury

Maryanne Marubu was walking on the university campus when a distracted motorist struck her in a crosswalk. In that instant, her life changed forever.

TeleStroke Technology – Stroke Care Close to Home

Judy Hall describes how the telestroke program at CPMC helped save her life, while delivering high-quality, personalized care.

Adopted Girls with Spina Bifida Have Bright Futures

The Wongs adopted two girls with spina bifida and found comprehensive care from the specialists at Sutter Children's Center in Sacramento.

Boy Is Seizure-Free after Laser Surgery

Discover how the epilepsy specialists at Sutter Neuroscience Institute helped young Evan go from 40 seizures a day to zero.

Vintner Honors Late Wife With Gift to CPMC's Forbes Norris Center

Vintner pledges to gift 100 percent of the profits, in perpetuity, from a vineyard named after and planted by his wife Susan before her onset of ALS

Severe Migraines Lead to Discovery of Brain Tumor

A migraine sufferer, Tracey had learned to cope with frequent, severe headaches. But one day unbearable pain led to the discovery of a brain tumor.

Achieving Lasting Sleep with the iRest Insomnia Program

It wasn’t long before Melissa went from averaging three hours of sleep each night to six.

Back to Life — and Sports — After Neurosurgery

They thought it was just a migraine, but it turns out Thomas, 13, had a brain tumor that required immediate surgery.

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Neurological Disorders Research

A neurological disorder is any disorder of the body's nervous system. This may happen due to structural, chemical or electrical problems occurring in the brain, spinal cord or other nerves, which can result in a range of symptoms. Examples of symptoms include paralysis, muscle weakness, poor coordination, loss of sensation, seizures, confusion, pain and altered levels of consciousness. There are many recognized neurological disorders, and much research is being done to find treatments.

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