--- title: "Neurosurgery services at Sutter Health" description: "Sutter's neurosurgery services provide surgical care for brain, spine and nerve conditions with advanced techniques and personalized plans." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/neurosurgery" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Neurosurgery services ![Neurosurgeon in the OR](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/neurosurgeon-in-or.jpg?h=2880&iar=0&w=5120) # Neurosurgery When undergoing surgery on your brain, spine or central nervous system, you want an advanced, award-winning neurosurgery team. [Find a neurosurgeon](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Neurosurgery%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ![Neurosurgeon in the OR](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/neurosurgeon-in-or.jpg?h=2880&iar=0&w=5120) ## Why choose Sutter? If you’re considering surgery for a brain, spine or other nerve conditions, you want a neurosurgery team that provides advanced, award-winning care. In addition to traditional surgery, we offer minimally invasive techniques for strokes and aneurysms, and incisionless treatments (stereotactic radiosurgery) for brain tumors and other conditions. Our experienced neurosurgeons provide personalized, compassionate evaluations and use state-of-the-art surgical techniques and technologies to ensure the best treatment for you. As part of Sutter’s nationally recognized program, pediatric neurosurgeons offer specialized evaluation and care for children’s developing brains.  ## By the numbers ### 25+ neurosurgeons perform state-of-the-art surgical techniques on the brain, spine and nervous system. ### 40+ neurology studies bring you care advancements for a full range of complex neurological conditions. ### 17 certified stroke centers provide highly skilled neurovascular care and rehabilitation. ### 1500+ surgeries performed every year by neurosurgeons at Sutter. ## Need a referral? Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788). [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Conditions - Brain injury - Chordoma - Craniopharyngioma - [Epilepsy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/comprehensive-epilepsy-care) - Glioma - Hydrocephalus - Spinal Cord Tumor - Spine Injury ## Treatments - Deep Brain Stimulation - Skull base surgery - Surgical oncology ## Awards and accreditations [View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Neurosurgery%22%5D%7D%5D) Healthgrades 2026 Five-Star Recipient for Cranial Neurosurgery Healthgrades 2023 Top 10% in the Nation for Cranial Neurosurgery Healthgrades 2023 Top 5% in the Nation for Cranial Neurosurgery Healthgrades 2022 Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award Healthgrades 2022 Five Stars for Cranial Neurosurgery [View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Neurosurgery%22%5D%7D%5D) ![doctor-viewing-brain-scans](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/doctor-viewing-brain-scans.jpg?h=512&iar=0&w=683) ## Neurological conditions research Neurological conditions affect the nervous system due to brain, spinal cord or nerve issues. There are many known neurological conditions, but rest assured, extensive ongoing research seeks to uncover more effective treatments. [View research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_researchTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Neurological+Disorders%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=clinical_trial) ![doctor-viewing-brain-scans](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/doctor-viewing-brain-scans.jpg?h=512&iar=0&w=683) ## Classes & events [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Brain+health+and+memory%5C%22+%5C%22Stroke%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) - Support Group ### [ABSMC Stroke Support Group 2026](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a442cc00c42aaa93a3cd1c5/) Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Our Stroke Support Group provides education for people who have had a stroke and their care partners. Scroll down on this page to register for available dates. - Support Group ### [Dementia Caregivers Support Group - Santa Barbara](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/69277bd2a98c7b70b11045d4/) Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Build a support system with people who understand. - Class ### [Managing Menopause (Virtual)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a750bbbaa8d303b3e6cec4f/) Tuesday, December 1, 2026 Join Lorena Hillman, M.D., to learn about menopause and perimenopause and the holistic strategies that can help with symptoms that arise, including insomnia, hot flashes, and fatigue. [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Brain+health+and+memory%5C%22+%5C%22Stroke%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) ## Advanced brain and spine care Work with Sutter providers to explore neurosurgical options tailored to your diagnosis and treatment goals. 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