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Above and Beyond
Penn Neurosurgeons Lead the Way to Better Patient Care
At the University of Pennsylvania
Health System we provide comprehensive
medical and surgical care for the most
complex disorders of the brain, spinal
cord and peripheral nervous system.
We are a regional and national leader in
providing quality spine care utilizing a
team approach, implementing the latest
advances in techniques and technology,
and using both basic science and
clinical research to improve patient care.
Careful, Customized Evaluation
One of the hallmarks of our acclaimed
spinal surgery program is the methodical
treatment plan each patient receives.
No matter the condition or problem,
our neurosurgeons at the University of
Pennsylvania Health System have a
vast arsenal of tools available to evaluate,
diagnose and treat the most complex
spine disorders.
Sophisticated Diagnostic Techniques
Penn specialists are backed by the most
extensive neurodiagnostic and imaging
facilities in the region as well as one of
the nation's foremost research programs
in clinical and basic neuroscience.
Patients are diagnosed utilizing the latest
neuroradiological and electrodiagnostic
techniques including high resolution MRI scanners, CT myelography,
EMG and discography.
Comprehensive Spine Care Team
A targeted treatment plan is developed
for each patient by a specialized team
including neurosurgeons, neurologists,
rheumatologists, oncologists, rehabilitation
specialists, physical therapists, radiologists,
and pain management specialists. This
extensive and collaborative team approach
to spine care ensures a thorough
consideration of both surgical and
non-surgical treatment of pain and
neurological symptoms.
The Highest Quality Treatment with
the Best Outcomes Possible
Conditions treated cover all aspects of
spine disorders including degenerative
disease (disc herniations, neck and back
pain, spinal stenosis), spinal tumors and
spinal trauma. Our physicians integrate
the latest technologies and perform
treatment utilizing both routine and complex
surgical techniques including minimally
invasive surgery when appropriate.
The University of Pennsylvania Health
System is the only Neurology and
Neurosurgery program ranked in the
region by U.S. News & World Report.
Penn is home to more neurosurgeons
ranked in The Best Doctors in America than any other hospital in the area.
We continue to be the choice for
complex conditions of the spine and the
first place you should turn to for answers.
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