The Institute for Neurosciences at St. Joseph’s/Candler
Specially Trained Medical Experts Offer the Most Comprehensive Program in the Region
The Institute for Neurosciences at St. Joseph’s/Candler provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for patients with neurological diseases, disorders or injuries including:
Expertise in Neurosurgical Procedures
St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Institute for Neurosciences is among the top performing neurosurgery centers in the region with thousands of inpatient admissions and neurosurgical procedures performed each year. Our expert neurosurgeons skillfully perform intricate surgeries including brain and spine tumors, brain aneurysms, nerve conditions and spinal fractures.
Exceptional Clinical Care for Stroke Patients
As one of the first five hospitals in the nation to achieve the Primary Stroke Center designation awarded by The Joint Commission, our stroke program meets rigorous clinical requirements for improved outcomes for stroke patients. Our expert team is able to offer the highest quality stroke care based on current scientific research. In addition, our specialized nursing staff received the Magnet designation, the highest recognition for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC).
Dedicated Units for Advanced Neuroscience Care
Dedicated neuroscience facilities benefit patients by offering highly skilled physicians, specialty-trained staff, high-quality ancillary support and advanced treatment technology. Our dedicated neuroscience units include:
- Neurologic Intensive Care Unit
- Neurologic Intermediate Care Unit
- Neurological medical/surgical nursing
- Neurological operating rooms
- Acute inpatient rehabilitation
- Subacute/SNF Unit
- Outpatient rehabilitation
- Community outreach and education
- Patient and family support groups.