Sutter Medical Center 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. At Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, part of the Sutter Neuroscience Institute, experts 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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Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento provides advanced treatment of complex conditions of the brain and spine, including stroke, epilepsy, sleep disorders and brain tumors.

Specialists provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment plans and offer minimally invasive procedures for a variety of neurological conditions.

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Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento has achieved numerous recognitions and distinctions, including:

Designated a Level 4 Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers —the highest level a center can receive in the treatment of complex epilepsy
Recognized as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission
Received Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award (2015) from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines® program
The Neurodiagnostic Laboratory is accredited by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists (ABRET)—one of only nine ABRET-accredited labs in the country

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Sutter Neuroscience Institute

The Sutter Neuroscience Institute provides compassionate care, skilled diagnosis and advanced treatment for complex conditions of the brain, spine and central nervous system for children and adults. The Institute has campuses at Memorial Hospital Los Banos, Memorial Medical Center, Sutter Amador Hospital, Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital, Sutter Coast Hospital, Sutter Davis Hospital, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Sutter Solano Medical Center and Sutter Tracy Community Hospital.

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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.

Philanthropy

Providing Hope and Healing

Philanthropic partnerships support Sutter Medical Center by providing a full range of treatment options, services and comfort items to our patients and their families.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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