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Mayo Clinic's approach

Mayo Clinic has one of the largest neurology and neurosurgery programs in the world, with more than 200 doctors who specialize in the brain, spine and nervous system.

From emergency stabilization to long-term recovery, Mayo's approach combines neurosurgery, critical care and rehabilitation to optimize outcomes for patients with stroke, traumatic brain injuries and complex neurological conditions.

Experts include not just doctors and surgeons, but also nurses, nurse practitioners, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, patient educators, social workers, and child-life specialists. Coordinated care and genuine collaboration is what makes care at Mayo Clinic different.

Expertise and rankings

Mayo Clinic's highly specialized neurology and neurosurgery teams diagnose and treat a large number of critical brain conditions each year. When combined with ongoing research and education, this results in broad expertise in the imaging and treatment of diseases affecting people of all ages.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, are ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.