Stroke and Neurosciences
Stroke and Neurosciences
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Through a team-based and patient-centered approach to care, Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance offers optimal treatment programs for you or a loved one’s neurological needs.
We’re proud to provide care to patients suffering from neurological and cranial disorders through a partnership with the Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI). PNI physicians are leaders in their field committed to improving patient outcomes. In conjunction with the Saint John's Cancer Institute, our team is constantly involved with research and clinical trials related to brain and pituitary cancers.
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Brain Tumor Center
Provides a compassionate and multidisciplinary approach for patients with all types of brain and skull base tumors.
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Movement Disorders Center
Our neurology experts understand the challenges that come with movement disorders and partner with you and your loved ones to determine the best treatment path. Using a multidisciplinary approach, our medical experts offer comprehensive treatment plans and personalized recommendations for patients with movement disorders. For patients who are candidates for deep brain stimulation, our customized frameless DBS surgical approach is faster and more precise for patient comfort and optimized recovery.
We treat:
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Essential Tremor
- Dystonia
- Myoclonus
- Restless legs syndrome
- Tic disorders
- Gait disorders
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Stroke and Aneurysm Center
Provides timely leading-edge interventions to minimize the impact of stroke and related conditions.
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Neurosurgical Program
When you have a brain or spine condition that requires surgery, it’s comforting to know that you can receive comprehensive care from top experts without leaving the South Bay. We partner with the physicians of Pacific Neuroscience Institute to provide expert care for the full spectrum of neurosurgical conditions including:
- Aneurysms
- Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
- Carotid stenosis
- Hydrocephalus
- Movement disorders
- Spinal conditions
- Tumors of the brain, skull base, pituitary and spine
With an emphasis on patient dignity and comfort, we specialize in services for the following cranial and neurological conditions:
- Stroke
- Aneurysm
- Parkinson’s disease
- Movement disorders
- Brain tumor
- General neurology
- Skull base tumor
- Pituitary tumors and disorders
- Spine disorders
- Deep brain stimulation
- Concussion management
- Hydrocephalus
Our wide-array of expertise and services allow us to provide the best in neurological care. Advanced procedures offered include:
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Endoscopic Colloid Cyst Resection
- Intracranial Angioplasty and Stenosis
- Shunt Removal
Strokes occur when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, which keeps brain cells from receiving the oxygen they need to live. Because of this, strokes can cause a variety of symptoms. An easy way to remember stroke symptoms is to B.E. F.A.S.T.
- B – Balance (loss of balance and coordination)
- E – Eyes (difficulty seeing in one or both eyes or blurry vision)
- F – Face (Facial Droop)
- A – Arms (weakness)
- S – Speech (trouble speaking or understanding speech)
- T – Time (Time to call 911)
Even during the COVID-19 crisis, access to life-saving treatments of the brain and nervous system is available. At Providence, we are taking special precautions to protect you and your loved ones. Learn how we are responding to ensure the safety of our patients, our staff and our doctors.
