Neurological care
Neurological care is the practice of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and function of diseases relating to the nerves and nervous system. Neurologists and neurosurgeons treat disorders that affect the brain or spinal cord.
Neurologists and neurosurgeons in Orlando, Florida
When you have a neurological injury or disorder, you want to know you have a team of experienced specialists in your corner.
UCF Lake Nona Hospital’s neurological team includes highly trained neurologists and neurosurgeons. These physicians are supported by nurses, technologists and physical, speech and occupational therapists who provide a full continuum of brain and spine care. Working together, our goal is to help you regain quality of life without limitations from a neurological condition.
Related specialties
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Our neurological services
We provide complete care for brain and spine conditions. Some of our neurological services include:
Spine care
Stroke care
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, preventing oxygen from reaching the brain. When blood flow is blocked, the brain cells begin to die, which is why immediate medical care is essential. Our specialists are prepared to provide stroke care 24/7 in our emergency room (ER). Our team works together to quickly and effectively diagnose the type of stroke and implement the appropriate treatment.
Stroke symptoms
Call 911 immediately if you or someone you know is experiencing any of these stroke symptoms:
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arms or legs, especially on one side of the body
- Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
- Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
- Sudden dizziness, trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination
Incisionless brain surgery for hand tremors
Shaking hands from essential tremor (ET) or Parkinson's disease can decrease your ability to enjoy and carry out everyday activities. We offer quick, effective relief with minimally invasive incisionless surgery for hand tremors through focused ultrasound. The treatment is unilateral, or for one side only, and the results are immediate. It involves no sedation and no incision, reducing the infection risk and lessening recovery time. This procedure is guided by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and performed in an MRI suite.
How focused ultrasound works
This therapy focuses beams of ultrasonic energy precisely and accurately, targeting tissue deep within the brain without damaging surrounding healthy tissue. The ultrasound heats and ablates (destroys) the target tissue. This produces a therapeutic effect and improves hand tremors.
If you would like to learn more about this treatment, please call us at (689) 216-8010 or email our facility.
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