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Department of Neurological SurgeryThe Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine specializes in the management of patients with surgically treatable neurological diseases. The scope of practice includes the care of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nerves including cerebrovascular disease, intracranial and spinal tumors, disorders of the spinal cord and vertebral column, pediatric neurosurgical problems, movement disorders, medically intractable seizure disorders, and head and spinal injuries. Comprehensive evaluation of each patient is made possible by the team of neurosurgeons, each with subspecialty expertise.The University of Miami School of Medicine's neuroscience community represents every major area of basic and clinical investigation. The dedicated neuroscience intensive care unit, one of the largest in the world, provides state-of-the-art monitoring and care. Ongoing research at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and many other research efforts continue to provide innovative and experimental treatment options to clinicians and patients with neurosurgical problems.Educational activities of the department include instruction of medical students, training of residents and fellows, and continuing education of practicing neurosurgeons. |
neurosci@med.miami.edu · Phone: 800-952-5386 / 305-243-3368 · Fax: 305-243-2970
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