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Mills-Peninsula Stroke and Neurovascular Care

When you or a loved one is experiencing a stroke, you need experienced medical care as quickly as possible. At Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, we provide expert emergency stroke care and comprehensive neurovascular care and rehabilitation services.

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Featured Services

  • Interventional Neuroradiology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Stent Retrievers
  • Stroke Support Services
  • Telestroke

Skilled Stroke Care

At Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, stroke and neurovascular care are a top priority. Our certified Thrombectomy Stroke Center provides advanced neurodiagnostic, neurovascular and neurocritical care.

We offer a full range of advanced neurointerventional capabilities and other services including:

  • Advanced imaging technology to quickly and accurately diagnose a stroke and determine the best treatment approach.
  • Comprehensive surgical brain care including the latest interventional neuroradiology treatments, including stent retrievers that grab blood clots and suction them out while a stroke is in progress.

Our stroke program has been recognized for maintaining the highest standards of stroke care:

  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center was the first hospital in San Mateo County to earn accreditation as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
  • Mills-Peninsula Medical Center is also designated a Thrombectomy Center in San Mateo County. This means we provide treatment for larger stroke issues.
  • We received the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for consistently following national stroke treatment guidelines. We’ve also exceeded national benchmarks for stroke treatment with thrombolysis (tPA) treatment rates surpassing national averages.

Stroke Care and Recovery

Quick treatment and a clear path to recovery can mean all the difference after a stroke. Our Continuum of Care Infographic (PDF) illustrates the potential paths of recovery most patients face when first receiving care and recovering from a stroke.

Mills-Peninsula Stroke Program Outcomes

We are proud to share results of the thrombectomy procedure performed by our cutting edge neurointerventionists.  Our stroke program strives to give the best possible care to those suffering from a stroke by following the latest treatment guidelines and offering advanced technologies.  Below are recent outcomes from Mills-Peninsula Medical Center:

Blood Flow Restoration

When a stroke is happening due to a blood vessel being blocked, the goal of emergent treatment is to restore blood flow to the brain. A neurointerventional specialist performs a procedure called a thrombectomy to remove the clot and restore blood flow to the brain. In 2019 and 2020, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center restored blood flow for patients presenting with large clotting strokes at a higher rate than other hospitals

  • Mills-Peninsula restores blood flow: 92%
  • Benchmark: 83.9%
  • Source: Quintiles Stroke Registry, 2021

Hemorrhagic Transformation

For a small percentage of people who undergo a thrombectomy, bleeding in the brain, or hemorrhage, can occur. Mills-Peninsula uses advanced imaging to carefully select the candidates for this life-saving procedure, to reduce this risk.

In 2019 and 2020, Mills-Peninsula had a lower percentage of patients with brain hemorrhage after thrombectomy than other hospitals.

  • Mills-Peninsula: 1.4%
  • Benchmark: 7.2%
  • Source: Quintiles Stroke Registry, 2021

We’re proud to offer:

  • A Telestroke Program that allows people to be seen by doctors 24 hours a day. At night, when a doctor is not available in person, Telestroke uses video teleconferencing to connect local doctors with leading stroke care specialists.
  • Advanced stroke rehabilitation that incorporates physical, occupational and speech therapies.
  • A Mobile Stroke Unit that has an ambulance staffed with stroke specialists who can assess and begin treatment on a person experiencing a stroke even before they reach the emergency room.

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Doctors at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Brajesh Agrawal, M.D.

Brajesh Agrawal, M.D.

  • Neurology

Avanti Ambekar, M.D.

Avanti Ambekar, M.D.

  • Neuroradiology

Zuolu Liu, M.D.

Zuolu Liu, M.D.

  • Neurology

Dimitrios Giannakidis, M.D., M.Sc.

Dimitrios Giannakidis, M.D., M.Sc.

  • Neurology

Lewis Z. Leng, M.D.

Lewis Z. Leng, M.D.

  • Neurosurgery

Kevin S. Attenhofer, M.D.

Kevin S. Attenhofer, M.D.

  • Neurology

Paul S. Jackson, M.D., Ph.D.

Paul S. Jackson, M.D., Ph.D.

  • Neurosurgery

Amy H. Akers, M.D.

Amy H. Akers, M.D.

  • Neurology

Billy S. Gao, M.D.

Billy S. Gao, M.D.

  • Neurology

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Mills-Peninsula Emergency Department

Mills-Peninsula Emergency Department

1501 Trousdale Drive

Burlingame, CA 94010

(650) 696-5170

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

Mills-Peninsula Medical Center

1501 Trousdale Drive

Burlingame, CA 94010

(650) 696-5400

Mills Health Center

Mills Health Center

100 South San Mateo Drive

San Mateo, CA 94401

(650) 696-5400

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