At UVA Health, we offer the latest, most advanced treatments for a wide range of neurological conditions — including the most complex and rare.
Our multidisciplinary care teams bring together top neurosurgeons, neurologists, interventional neuroradiologists, neuropsychologists, pharmacists, and genetic counselors to provide seamless, coordinated care.
Our groundbreaking research brings forth improved, more advanced treatments, such as focused ultrasound. And our clinical trials offer access to treatment options not available elsewhere.
Multiple Sclerosis & Demyelinating Disease Expertise
Our world-renowned experts focus solely on multiple sclerosis and demyelinating diseases. That allows us to offer patients the most up-to-date knowledge and the latest treatments, despite rapidly changing MS treatment guidelines.
We’re also deeply familiar with rare demyelinating conditions. These include those that mimic MS — Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated encephalomyelitis (MOGAD) and Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). One of our experts developed the first diagnosis guidelines for NMOSD and helped discover the biomarker now used worldwide to test for this disease.
Our expertise also includes neuro-ophthalmology, neuropsychology, and pediatric care for MS.
New Care Model for Parkinson’s
We initiated a new care model for Parkinson’s disease and launched a new multidisciplinary clinic — one of the first of its kind on the East Coast.
Patients are paired with a nurse navigator who acts as their personal advocate and single point of contact for the care team. Before each clinic visit, the nurse navigator interviews patients and caregivers to uncover their most pressing needs. The navigator then coordinates appointments with team members to address those concerns, including neuropsychology, speech therapy, physical therapy, dietitians, and others.
Patients are scheduled to see their neurologist and team members from other disciplines — all on the same day and in the same location. This removes the burden of scheduling and attending multiple appointments. Patients also benefit from more coordinated care.
Cutting-Edge Treatments for Brain Aneurysms
We have deep expertise in determining when treatment is needed for unruptured brain aneurysms and providing advanced surgical care.
We offer the full range of surgical treatments, including:
- Minimally invasive coiling
- Flow diversion
- Intrasaccular aneurysm occlusion device — for difficult-to-treat and recurrent aneurysms
- Clipping
Advanced Treatments & Surgeries for Brain Tumors
Our surgical teams are skilled in providing the most advanced treatments for even the most complex brain tumors, including pituitary tumors, skull base tumors, malignant tumors, and tuberous sclerosis.
We excel in performing leading-edge procedures, such as Gamma Knife and awake craniotomy — which allows us to precisely resect tumors while preserving healthy tissue and essential brain function.
Our multidisciplinary brain metastases program brings together neurologists, neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neuropsychologists, palliative care, and social work, to provide seamless, coordinated care that supports the patient. Through our research, we also lead the way in establishing treatment guidelines and best practices for caring for brain metastases.
Pioneering New Advanced Treatments
UVA Health has a long history of advancing the fields of neurology and neurosurgery and pioneering leading-edge treatments.
Key among these is focused ultrasound. Our researchers developed this groundbreaking treatment — leading to FDA approval for treatment of essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease.
Additional Treatment Focuses
We also offer care for:
- ALS & neuromuscular disorders
- Alzheimer’s and memory disorders
- Concussion and brain injury
- Epilepsy
- Migraine & headache disorders
- Neurogenetics
- Stroke