Institute for Neurosciences
The
Institute for Neurosciences at Northern Westchester Hospital
The
Neurosciences include Neurology, Neurosurgery and related departments, such as
Advanced Imaging Services and Rehabilitation which support in the diagnosis and
care of patients.
Neurologists are medical doctors that can provide ongoing care for
a neurological condition, or consult with a primary care doctor on a particular
problem which a patient may have.
Neurosurgeons care for patients with neurological problems and
perform surgery on the brain, spinal column or peripheral nerve system.
The
Institute for Neurosciences at Northern Westchester Hospital focuses on the care of patients
with conditions related to the central nervous system including the brain, the
spinal cord and the peripheral nerves.
At
Northern Westchester Hospital, Neurologists and Neurosurgeons use the latest
technology to diagnose and treat disorders including but not limited to: brain
tumors, spinal cord tumors, metastatic tumors, Pituitary Tumors, Alzheimer’s
Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Essential Tremor, Stroke, Hydrocephylous, Trigeminal Neuralgia,
Aneurysms, Acoustic Neuromas, Arteriovenous Malformations, spinal disk
herniations, fractures and stenosis, and scoliosis.
Dr. Ezriel (Ed) Kornel is Medical
Director of the Institute for Neurosciences at
Northern Westchester Hospital .
Dr. Thomas Lansen is Chief of
Neurosurgery at Northern Westchester Hospital .
Dr. Albert Szabo is Chief of
Neurology at Northern Westchester Hospital .
Physicians
at Northern
Westchester
Hospital also
have a new high-tech tool which allows them to offer non-invasive brain surgery
for the treatment of conditions that previously were
considered
inaccessible or inoperable such as deep-seated intracranial
tumors, vascular malformations and functional disorders. The Hospital offers Gamma Knife
technology, which is considered to be “the gold standard” in stereotactic
radiosurgery. The Gamma
Knife
Center at
Northern
Westchester
Hospital is a
component of NWH’s Cancer Treatment and Wellness
Center .
NWH has the only
Gamma Knife between New York
City and
Syracuse .
For a referral to a Neurologist,
Neurosurgeon or any other related physician call the Physician Referral Service
at Northern Westchester Hospital at
1.877.4.NWH.DOC or check the Find a Physician section of this
website.
Mission Statement of the Institute for
Neurosciences
The Institute for Neurosciences provides all
persons requiring treatment for disorders of the brain and spine the highest
quality of care available utilizing both exceptional medical expertise and the
latest technological advancements. All patients will be treated with respect and
compassion and will receive highly personalized attention that centers on their
individual needs and wishes. Their care will be provided in a comfortable,
peaceful and private setting that allows for patient and family participation
and brings all modalities of treatment to the patient in a unified team
approach.
The
Institute’s commitment to technological support, in concert with a dedicated
professional staff, has been paramount in the successful treatment of those
patients with cerebral and spinal afflictions. The Institute for Neurosciences
also supports Pain Management and Complementary Therapies.
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