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Clinical Services at Rush Neurological Care Programs and Treatment
Program Description

Exploring the mysteries of the brain and the body's intricate network of nerves. Using new minimally invasive techniques to locate and destroy brain tumors. Meeting the challenges of Parkinson's disease through experimental gene and stem cell therapies and investigational drugs. Developing surgical advances that offer new hope for people with previously untreatable epilepsy. Because of these innovations and many more, the neuroscience program at Rush is considered among the nation's best. In fact, U.S.News & World Report magazine has ranked the program 12th in the nation.

From using deep brain stimulation to eliminate the tremors of Parkinson's and other movement disorders to applying minimally invasive approaches to treating the spine, these experts are helping to revolutionize care for patients at Rush and around the world.

Services Provided

The expert teams at Rush have extensive experience diagnosing and treating most neurological disorders and conditions — from headaches to strokes. We have established programs devoted to the following:

Rush also has one of the most respected Alzheimer’s disease programs in the area. We evaluate more people with memory and cognitive problems each year than any other federally funded program.

Clinical Team

The neurology and neurosurgery staff at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, are internationally recognized for their expertise. At Rush, neurologists and neurosurgeons collaborate with other specialty physicians and nurses to address the full scope of problems affecting the brain, spine and nervous system, problems both common and complex.

Jacob H. Fox, MD, is chairperson of the Department of Neurological Sciences. Richard W. Byrne, MD, is chairperson of the Department of Neurosurgery.

For profiles of physicians specializing in neurology, neurosurgery and related areas at Rush, see the links under “Find a Doctor,” to your left.


Contact Name
Neurological Care at Rush
Contact Phone
(888) 352-RUSH
Contact E-mail
contact_rush@rush.edu



Location
Rush Professional Office Building
1725 W. Harrison Street, Suite 1118
Chicago, IL 60612


Included in this section:

Back and Spine Injury Treatment: Our spine and back program at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, brings together the expertise of specialists from different disciplines, pinpointing and treating the sources of spine, back and neck pain offering the latest, most innovative nonsurgical and surgical treatment options.

Brain Tumor Clinic
Cancerous and Noncancerous
Brain Tumor Treatment
: The Brain Tumor Clinic at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, offers a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of all forms of cancerous and noncancerous brain tumors.

Comprehensive Stroke Program: Information on the program for stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Endovascular Services: At Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, specialists in endovascular therapy take a multidisciplinary approach, from the initial consultation to postoperative care. This therapeutic approach enables them to provide personalized treatment plans for everything from blocked blood vessels

Epilepsy Treatment, Screening and Diagnosis: Since its inception, the Rush Epilepsy Center at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, has been an international leader in evaluating, diagnosing and treating adults and children with all forms of epilepsy, as well as people experiencing frequent spells that may be epilepsy.

General Neurology Services
Treatment and Prevention
: Neurologists at Rush are nationally known for their efforts to understand, treat and prevent illnesses that affect the brain and nervous system. We have helped countless patients from the Chicago area and beyond gain control over neck pain, muscle weakness, tremors and other problems.

Movement Disorders Treatment and Diagnosis: The Rush Movement Disorders Center at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, has been existence since 1970. Our focus is to conduct research into the causes and treatment of movement disorders and to provide state-of-art care for movement disorder patients.

Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Diagnosis: The Rush Multiple Sclerosis Center at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, combines comprehensive treatment with clinical and laboratory research to provide the highest quality patient care. In existence since the early 1970s, it is the largest center of its kind in the Midwest.

Neuromuscular Disorders Treatment and Diagnosis: At Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, we are devoted to helping adults and children with all types of neuromuscular disorders, from carpal tunnel syndrome to muscular dystrophy. We have been diagnosing and treating these disorders from myasthenia gravis, ALS, myositis to

Neurosurgery: University Neurosurgeons in Chicago are involved in all aspect of neurological care including brain & spine surgery. Cranial pathology treated includes aneurysms, AVMs, epilepsy, tumors & Parkinson's Disease. Neurosurgeons also specialize in minimally invasive lumbar, thoracic, & cervical surgery.

New Patient Forms/Patient Information: New patient forms and general patient information from your Rush University Medical Center Neurosurgery Team.

Rush Alzheimer's Disease Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment: The Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is dedicated to reducing disability due to Alzheimer's disease and other age-related neurological conditions through clinical care, education, and research.



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Clinical Services
Neurological Care Programs and Treatment
Alzheimer's Disease Center
Brain Tumor Clinic
Endovascular Services
Epilepsy Center
Movement Disorders Center
Multiple Sclerosis Center
Neurology Services (General)
Neuromuscular Disorders Program
Neurosurgery
New Patient Forms/Patient Information
Spine and Back Center
Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease


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