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Sutter Neuroscience Institute

Having a complex condition of the brain, spine or central nervous system requires care from multidisciplinary teams of nationally recognized specialists. Sutter Neuroscience Institute offers one of the West Coast's most comprehensive programs, including neurosurgery and neurointerventional radiology, so you can get the care you need.

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Advanced Neurological Care

Sutter Neuroscience Institute provides comprehensive care for complex conditions of the brain, spine and central nervous system. As a regional network of specialty care, the institute is made up of multidisciplinary teams of nationally recognized specialists and highly trained nurses and technicians committed to helping you through any challenging neurological condition.

Since 1984, neurologists, neurosurgeons and other experts have provided skilled diagnosis and advanced treatment of neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, aneurysms, stroke, blood vessel malformations and other cerebrovascular disorders. We care for infants, children and adults at our acute care, outpatient and rehabilitation facilities across the greater Sacramento region.

At Sutter Neuroscience Institute, you’ll benefit from some of the most advanced technology and facilities on the West Coast, as well as access to clinical trials and the support of our caring providers. In addition, our stroke and epilepsy programs have earned national recognition.

Other special programs include:

Brain Tumor Team

If you’re facing a brain tumor, the Sutter Neuroscience Institute's Brain Tumor Team brings hope. Through our multidisciplinary team, we provide a continuum of care for brain tumors, no matter your age or stage of diagnosis.

Comprehensive Epilepsy Program

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento is designated as a Level 4 Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers — the highest level a center can receive in the treatment of both adult and pediatric patients with complex epilepsy. 

Concussion Clinic

At the Sutter Neuroscience Institute Concussion Clinic, our care team evaluates children and adults, provides therapies and helps guide decisions around when it’s safe to return to sports and other physical activities. Services include physical evaluation, balance testing, neuroimaging and neurocognitive assessments.

STAND Clinic

The Sutter Transition for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (STAND) Clinic is a unique resource for people age 18 and older with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders. We focus on the clinical treatment, as well as the emotional and psychological issues of our patients and their families.

Sutter Gamma Knife Center

Sutter Neuroscience Institute established the Sutter Gamma Knife Center in 1998, and is the only Gamma Knife program within the Sutter Health network. The Gamma Knife Center has treated thousands of adults and children with this innovative, lifesaving and proven technology.

Our Locations

Sutter Neuroscience Institute provides care in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, Solano, Yuba and Sutter counties. Institute campuses include:

  • Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
  • Sutter Roseville Medical Center
  • Sutter Solano Medical Center
  • Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital
  • Sutter Davis Hospital
  • Sutter Amador Hospital
  • Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
  • Memorial Medical Center
  • Memorial Hospital Los Banos
  • Sutter Coast Hospital

To learn more about Sutter Neuroscience Institute services, call (888) 287-2270.

Chat With a Referral Specialist Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm PT

Or call (855) 421-2904.

Special Programs

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Sutter Concussion Clinic

Sutter Neuroscience Institute’s Concussion Clinic offers care from adult and child neurology physicians, physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, physical therapists, neuropsychologists and nurses specializing in neurological care. Find out how this care team can help you recover from a concussion.

Patient Stories

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.

Climbing Again after Brain Aneurysm

Kate Kramer loves to scale mountains. But her toughest endeavor was her climb back to health after doctors found an aneurysm in her brain.

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.

Taking Back Childhood From Epilepsy

The team at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento helped Sammy take control of his epilepsy.

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.

Local Artist Paints Again After Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

Fred Ekman is grateful for the specialized neurological care that allowed him to return to painting, teaching and an active lifestyle.

Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury

Andy has always been a positive person. Her care team credits her progress and remarkable recovery to her sunny outlook and determination.

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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Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Michael G. Chez, M.D.

Michael G. Chez, M.D.

  • Pediatric Neurology

  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Manoj K. Mittal, M.D.

Manoj K. Mittal, M.D.

  • Neurology

Myra Q. Hu, M.D.

Myra Q. Hu, M.D.

  • Neurophysiology

  • Neurology

Neerali S. Bernard, D.O.

Neerali S. Bernard, D.O.

  • Neurology

Wendy E. Brown, M.D.

Wendy E. Brown, M.D.

  • Neurology

Faisal Ahmed, M.D.

Faisal Ahmed, M.D.

  • Neurology

Mohammad A. Mahmood, M.D.

Mohammad A. Mahmood, M.D.

  • Neurology

Shaan Ludder, D.O.

Shaan Ludder, D.O.

  • Neurology

Tonya F. Fuller, M.D.

Tonya F. Fuller, M.D.

  • Neurology

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