At Sentara, we know it's critical to accurately diagnose and effectively treat neurological disorders and diseases. These complex conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord or nervous system require the care of highly skilled experts.
Our Sentara multispecialty teams tackle the challenging conditions using the most advanced methods and innovative treatments. Our collaborative approach leads to better care, and better outcomes, for our patients.
Why choose us?
As leaders in neurology and neurosurgery, we rely on our decades of experience to treat a range of neurological conditions. Whether you're battling a brain, spinal cord or nervous system concern, we're here to guide you.
Sentara Neurosciences is proud to offer:
Expertise and experience
Our board-certified doctors specialize in diagnosing and treating neurological conditions. Many are also fellowship trained, meaning they have advanced training in their specific areas of expertise.
Multiple sclerosis and demyelinating diseases
Neuromuscular and nerve disorders
Unique collaborative approach
We bring our multispecialty team of experts together under one roof to provide seamless, collaborative care. When you choose Sentara, you'll have access to multiple specialists in a single visit. Your care team meets regularly to discuss how best to direct your case. They work together to create a customized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. You'll benefit from integrated care provided by specialists including:
- Neurologists
- Neurosurgeons
- Neuroradiologists
- Nutritionists
- Physical and occupational therapists
- Music therapists
Advanced research
The medical teams at Sentara are committed to improving patients' lives and developing breakthrough discoveries. Our collaboration with Eastern Virginia Medical School and other specialists puts our doctors at the forefront of the latest clinical trials and research. Our patients benefit from access to the latest knowledge and treatment options.
Specialty centers
Sentara is home to several nationally recognized specialty centers focused on research, care and treatment of neurological disorders. At these centers, you'll receive the most advanced care from a team of highly skilled experts trained to diagnose and treat these conditions. Our specialty centers include:
- Sentara Brain Tumor Center
- Sentara Comprehensive Movement Disorders Program
- Sentara Epilepsy Center
- Sentara Seizure and Epilepsy Clinic
- Sentara Music and Medicine Center
- Sentara Rehabilitation Centers
- Sentara Sleep Center
- Sentara Spine Center
- Sentara Stroke Program
High-tech facilities
Our neurosciences program features advanced monitoring technology and operating rooms specifically designed for neurological procedures. We also have a dedicated neurosciences ICU at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital to care for patients with complex cases:
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