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At RUSH, we know how much a neurological condition can affect the way you feel and live. That’s why our experts provide compassionate, whole-person care for whatever you’re dealing with — whether it’s a memory or movement disorder, back pain or migraines, spinal injury, or another concern.
Our team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, pain management specialists, physical therapists, and more works closely together and with you to create a personalized treatment plan. We offer a variety of non-surgical therapies to control symptoms, plus new minimally invasive surgical techniques for an easier and faster recovery.
We’re also ready whenever stroke strikes with rapid diagnosis and treatment in the ER. Care then continues with our dedicated rehabilitation program, where our therapists help every patient regain as much function and independence as possible. We also have specialized teams to help manage recovery for patients with heart and other complex health issues, to help prevent future strokes. At every step, we’re here to answer your questions and coordinate all aspects of your care, so you can get back to what matters most.
Among the best in the U.S. for neurology and neurosurgery.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Rush University Medical Center No. 4 in the country and best in Illinois for neurology and neurosurgery.
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Some of our specialties include:
Aneurysm
Our neurosurgeons use the latest techniques to repair brain aneurysms, which are bulges in blood vessels that can rupture and cause strokes. A procedure called surgical clipping cuts off blood flow to an aneurysm, while endovascular coiling is a minimally invasive procedure that seals off the ballooning tissue.
Epilepsy
We can help reduce the frequency and intensity of your seizures and help make day-to-day life manageable again. Treatment options include medication, nerve stimulation to disrupt faulty signals in the nervous system, or surgery to remove brain tissue that may trigger the condition. RUSH has special teams in place to meet the unique needs of women with epilepsy, and older adults with epilepsy.
Back and Neck Pain
Conservative treatments, such as exercise and physical therapy, may be the best medicine. For more complex or hard-to-treat back problems, we offer the latest surgical options to help you find lasting relief. Our world-renowned surgeons are pioneers in the development of minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Multiple Sclerosis
Our specialists can prescribe a variety of medications to help control the often unpredictable effects of MS. We also offer lifestyle and nutritional counseling, physical and occupational therapy, and more to support your overall wellness. Our state-of-the-art infusion center enables patients to be treated with the latest therapies with the support of RUSH specialists.
Parkinson’s Disease
Medication is often key to helping you manage tremors and other symptoms and maintain an active lifestyle. You may also be a candidate for innovative therapies like deep brain stimulation, in which a device is implanted to reduce abnormal signals. RUSH is the only health care system in Illinois to offer focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor.
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
If you or a loved one is struggling with forgetfulness, difficulty completing familiar tasks, or other cognitive impairments, we can perform a complete evaluation to determine if dementia is the cause. Medication may help slow the progression and improve symptoms, and our experts can teach coping strategies for the whole family.