If you need neurosurgery, you will receive care from a diverse team, including highly-skilled neurosurgeons, many of whom are board-certified and fellowship-trained. Our multidisciplinary team works together to ensure you receive the best possible care.

 

Your neurosurgery care team will include one or more of the following:

Neurosurgeon. A neurosurgeon is a doctor who specializes in surgery on the brain, spine and other parts of the nervous system.

Neuro-oncologist. A neuro-oncologist is a specialist in chemotherapy and other medications to treat brain tumors. Our neuro-oncologist is one of the few in Pennsylvania.

Neurologist. Neurologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of brain, spinal cord and nervous system diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease, headaches, stroke or injury.

Neuropsychiatrist. A neuropsychiatrist is an expert in how disorders affecting the brain can alter personality, mood and behavior.

Neuroradiologist. A neuroradiologist is a doctor trained in radiology who specializes in creating and interpreting pictures of the nervous system. The pictures are produced using forms of radiation, such as X-rays, sound waves (ultrasound) or other types of technology.

Interventional radiologist. An interventional radiologist is involved in both diagnosis and treatment. Interventional radiology offers an alternative to the surgical treatment of many conditions, including cerebral aneurysm, stroke and arteriovenous malformation (AVM).

Physiatrist. A physiatrist is a doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation to treat various musculoskeletal and neurological disorders, such as arthritis, back pain, work- and sports-related injuries and spinal cord injuries.

Occupational therapist. An occupational therapist will help you overcome physical, developmental or emotional disabilities so you can lead an independent, productive and satisfying life. Occupational therapists may recommend changes in the layout and design of your home or workplace to give you better access and mobility.

Pain medicine specialist. Pain management specialists assess, treat and help patients cope with pain. Treatment may include medication, interventional pain management techniques such as nerve blocks, physical therapy and alternative medicine. The field encompasses neuropathic, chronic and postoperative pain.

Physical therapist. Physical therapists evaluate and provide treatment for health problems and disabilities resulting from injury, disease, overuse of muscles or tendons, pain or loss of a body part. Physical therapy treatments and services focus on restoring the individual’s mobility and function and preventing further disability.

 

In addition to these professionals, other health care providers and support staff will interact with you during a hospital stay at one of our Lehigh Valley Hospital campuses.