Services
Neurology and Neurosurgery
Advanced care for brain and nervous system disorders
The experts at Adventist Health Glendale’s neuroscience program know disorders of the brain and nervous system can have devastating effects on people’s lives and families. Count on our team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, and vascular and interventional neurology specialists to provide compassionate and expedient care, advanced treatment options, and rehabilitation to help you regain functionality. As the first hospital in California to earn Comprehensive Stroke Center certification from DNV GL Healthcare USA, Inc., we offer the highest level of stroke care and ensure you have access to life-saving treatment when it matters most.
Comprehensive care
We diagnose and treat a wide range of neurological disorders, including:
Advanced stroke services
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, but immediate, expert care can make a significant difference. Adventist Health Glendale was the first hospital in California to achieve Comprehensive Stroke Center certification, adhering to the highest national patient safety standards.
Our specialized stroke program addresses various conditions, including:
Leading-edge treatment and rehabilitation
We use the latest technologies, techniques, and protocols for the best outcomes. Learn more about how we treat stroke, brain tumors, stenosis and other conditions, then help you return to daily life.
Comprehensive stroke care
Adventist Health Glendale provides around-the-clock access to the highest level of expertise for treating the most complex stroke cases. As a Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC), our capabilities extend well beyond those of a Primary Stroke Center, bringing together a team of highly trained specialists supported by state-of-the-art technologies and resources.
Our neuroscience program offers:
- Expert 24/7 care: A dedicated team of neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, vascular neurologists and other specialists available at all times.
- Specialized neurocritical care: A dedicated intensive care unit staffed by professionals trained in providing care for the most severe stroke patients.
- Advanced imaging: Immediate access to MRI, CT angiography (CTA), and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) for detailed views of the brain and blood vessels.
- Minimally invasive interventions: Cutting-edge endovascular procedures such as mechanical thrombectomy to remove large clots with precision.
- Complex surgical expertise: The ability to perform intricate operations including aneurysm clipping and repair of vascular malformations.
- Rehabilitation services: Comprehensive post-stroke therapy options in physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
- Commitment to advancement: Ongoing involvement in innovative stroke research, clinical trials, and a strong emphasis on educating our community.
Precision neurosurgery for tumors and abnormalities
The team at our Neuroscience Institute provides advanced care for neurosurgical needs. Our comprehensive treatments include image-guided technology that enhances precision and safety during surgeries.
Using detailed imaging, surgeons carefully map out each step of the procedure to protect critical structures like the optic nerve and brain stem. Real-time tracking of surgical instruments ensures the highest level of precision, reducing risks, and preserving healthy tissue. We also utilize virtual brain surgery technology, enabling surgeons to simulate procedures beforehand.
Cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery
Adventist Health Glendale is one of the few medical centers in Southern California offering specialized cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery. Our experts treat a wide range of conditions affecting blood vessels in the brain and spinal cord, including cerebral aneurysms, carotid stenosis, strokes, and more.
Our minimally invasive surgical techniques result in smaller incisions, reduced risks, and smoother recoveries, helping patients return to everyday life with fewer complications.
Rehabilitation
At Adventist Health Glendale, we know that surviving stroke or any other neurological trauma is only half the battle. The next step is restoring a variety of functions, from mobility and balance to speech and swallowing. That’s where our rehabilitation experts and services come in. Following treatment, we’ll develop a personalized rehabilitation plan for you that utilizes the latest practices and technologies to help you regain functionality and achieve independence.
Our team
We are proud to have a multidisciplinary team of neuroscience leaders whose expertise reflects the sophistication and advanced training found at leading academic medical centers. Spanning neurology, neurosurgery, stroke care and interventional specialties, our team is united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional, compassionate care. Together, they bring world-class skill and innovation to the diagnosis and treatment of complex neurological conditions.
Education and Support
Brain Tumor Support Group
A brain tumor diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our Brain Tumor Support Group is a welcoming space for individuals and their families facing primary brain tumors or brain metastases. It’s a place to share experiences, find comfort, and connect with others who truly understand.
Awards and Recognitions
Comprehensive Stroke Care accreditation
Adventist Health Glendale is accredited as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, according to DNV-GL Healthcare USA, Inc. This certification verifies that our stroke care program is meeting or exceeding optimal standards of care, including the having the personnel, infrastructure, and expertise to diagnose and treat stroke patients who require intensive medical and surgical care, specialized testing or interventional therapies.
Patient Stories
Moving forward
Learn how James Mendoza got back on track to becoming a first responder after his life-saving stroke treatment.