Neurology

Specialized Care for Brain, Spinal Cord and Nerve Disorders

Neurologists are specialists who treat conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord or nerves. If you or a loved one has a neurological disorder, you deserve advanced care in a setting that’s close to home. That’s what you can expect from Baystate Health. Our expert neurologists provides outstanding neurology services to patients from throughout western Massachusetts.

We have many advantages for our patients with neurological conditions, including:

• The region’s only Level 1 trauma center for complex spine and spinal cord injuries  and conditions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), located at Baystate Medical Center
• Adult and pediatric neurology care, including western Massachusetts’ only facility for pediatric neurosurgery, Baystate Children’s Hospital

We also offer team-based care with our colleagues in:

• Neurosurgery
• Neuroendovascular surgery
• Physical medicine
• Rehabilitation services
• Sleep medicine

Diagnosing Neurological Conditions

Doctors from throughout our region refer their patients to us for our advanced testing and diagnostic procedures for neurological disorders. We use a variety of tests to accurately diagnose your condition. Your testing may include:

• Imaging tests, such as CT scans or MRI scans
• Neuropsychological tests, which measure various areas of thinking, learning and behavior
• Neurodiagnostic tests, which measure and record the activity of various areas of your nervous system

Explore our available diagnostic techniques and technologies.

Our Treatments for Neurological Conditions

Once we’ve accurately diagnosed your neurological disorder, you and your doctor will work together on a personalized, comprehensive treatment plan based on your unique needs. We offer a vast range of specialized treatments for neurological conditions — from rehabilitation and pain-management strategies to advanced neurosurgery.

We often use a class of treatments called neurointerventions. These procedures are performed through a catheter — a long, flexible tube inserted into a blood vessel. Our neurologists can pass tiny tools through the catheter to complete many complex procedures, including:

• Treating aneurysms (weakened, bulged area of an artery) 
• Treating embolisms (sudden blocking of an artery, usually by a blood clots) 
• Placing stents (a metal or plastic tube that keeps a blood vessel open) 

We also offer several types of therapeutic injections to relieve pain and improve the symptoms of some neurological disorders. These injections can last for several weeks to several months at a time, and you’ll work with your doctor to create a regular injection schedule that meets your needs.

Learn about the advanced treatments we provide for neurological disorders.

Expert, Personalized Neurology Care

If you or a loved one has a neurological disorder, it’s normal to be nervous about the treatment process and what to expect. You don’t have to go through this process alone. Our team of caring professionals is here to help. They’ll work closely with you to create a treatment plan that’s unique to you and personalized for your condition.  

We’ll be there to answer your questions and guide you through your treatment and beyond.