Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute Among Becker’s Top Programs to Know

Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute is receiving national recognition and is listed among Becker’s Healthcare’s 70 hospitals and health systems with spine and neuroscience programs to know for 2023.

Programs on this list are on the leading-edge of care and research, have excellent outcomes and are led by world-renowned specialists. Many of the programs recognized by Becker’s are home to innovative clinical trials, have robust research programs and earned accolades for spine and neurosurgery from health care rankings organizations like U.S. News & World Report. Lehigh Valley Hospital is recognized as high performing in neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News on the 2023-2024 best hospitals list. 

“I am incredibly proud of all we’ve achieved at the Neuroscience Institute and being named among the top programs in the country is a huge honor,” says, Steven Lewis, MD, Physician in Chief of Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute. “The world-class care we provide is innovative, compassionate and high-quality, so this recognition is a testament to our hard work and our dedication to the communities we serve.”

Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute is a dedicated hub of collaboration, innovation, education and research. Neurologists and neurosurgeons provide leading-edge, high-quality and comprehensive care. Because of this approach, the Neuroscience Institute can treat complex and challenging cases. 

The Fleming Neuroscience Institute is led by Lewis and Walter Jean, MD, LVHN Endowed Chair of Neurosurgery, Chief of Neurosurgery, Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute.

Dr. Lewis has more than 30 years of experience in neurological care and medicine. He serves as Secretary-General of the World Federation of Neurology.

Dr. Jean has more than 20 years of experience in both open and endoscopic skull base surgery. His acclaimed textbook, “Skull Base Surgery: Strategies,” is used by neurosurgeons across the globe to learn about open and endoscopic skull base surgery.

The Neuroscience Institute offers a number of leading-edge treatments, including deep brain stimulation (DBS), which is used to treat a variety of movement disorders associated with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia and other neurological conditions. DBS uses a surgically implanted, battery-operated medical device called an implantable pulse generator (IPG) – similar to a heart pacemaker. This device controls electrical stimulation to specific areas of the brain that control movement to block the abnormal nerve signals causing symptoms.

Minimally invasive techniques are used whenever possible. This approach provides safer, more precise procedures with easier recovery for patients. Advanced imaging during surgery helps ensure the procedure is as safe and effective as possible.  

LVHN is the first health network in the region to obtain Mazor X Stealth™ Edition robotic guidance platform. This technology enhances pre-surgery planning, provides greater precision and reduces surgery time.

LVHN is the first hospital system in the region to use the SeaSpine FLASH™ navigation system. This radiation-free tool provides specialists with machine-vision cameras and advanced algorithms to navigate critical anatomy while placing spinal implants. These sophisticated tools are linked to a computer in the operating room. Because of the increased precision and speed, patients will spend less time under anesthesia, which can reduce recovery time.