Neurosciences Institute
"From now on, I'm going to be a very vocal advocate for knowing the warning signs of stroke."
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The launch of the Neurosciences Institute signifies the importance of-and expertise in-the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions available at Abington Memorial Hospital. An evolution in services and the continuous growth in the depth of the physicians on the neurosciences team have put us at the forefront in the treatment of brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerve disorders.
To elaborate on just a few of the many reasons the Neurosciences Institute and Abington Memorial Hospital should be your hospital of choice for brain and nerve care, you'll be assured of:
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The care of a Comprehensive Stroke Center that was the first in PA to earn the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission
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Four full-time neurosurgeons providing advanced brain, nerve, and trauma care.
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Our growing Division of Neurology providing sub-specialty care for patients who have experienced a stroke or suffer from disorders of the nervous system including Multiple Sclerosis, balance and movement disorders such as Parkinson's, epilepsy, neuropathy or chronic and severe migraine headaches.
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Around the clock availability of interventional neuroradiologists, the first non-university-based hospital to provide this expanded level of care- available 24/7 to treat urgent intracranial and spinal vascular problems using neuroendovascular (minimal invasive) therapy for cerebrovascular diseases which include cerebral and carotid artery stenting, intra-arterial thrombolytic lysis and aneurysm coiling.
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Expanded Sleep Disorders Center services, at 3 convenient locations - Abington, Willow Grove (including pediatric studies) and Warminster.
For more information about physicians and services of the Neurosciences Institute, call our Physician Referral Service, 215-481-MEDI (6334).