Neurosciences Center
World-Class Neurology and Neurosurgery
The Neuroscience Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital dedicates
itself to research and comprehensive treatment of neurological disorders.
The center and its clinical team, led by faculty from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, serve as a major referral center across New Jersey and the northeast for patients with movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy and dystonia, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, neurogenetic disorders, neuromuscular disorders, such as ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) and myasthenia gravis, nervous systems disorders affecting vision, including optic neuritis, headache, and neurobehavioral disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Explore Advanced Treatments at Our Neuroscience Center
As a dynamic field of study, neuroscience constantly provides us with more knowledge about how our brains work and what we can do for those suffering from neurological issues. The Neuroscience Center’s experts in neurology and neurosurgery collaborate on research and treatments with multiple departments, centers and programs throughout RWJBarnabas Health and at peer academic medical centers globally. Our services include:
- Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Center. Designated as a center of excellence and funded by the ALS Association for comprehensive care.
- Deep brain stimulation for movement disorders. Offers a precise surgical intervention for movement disorders like dystonia, essential tremor and Parkinson's disease, providing symptom relief by modulating brain activity and often reducing the need for medication. Program includes both standard awake surgery with micro-electrode mapping as well as asleep surgery in the MRI scanner using a specialized head frame.
- Epilepsy. Our National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) Level 4-accredited Epilepsy Center provides the most specialized care for adults and children available. Comprehensive services include a broad range of surgical procedures and medical treatments by a highly specialized team of board-certified physicians. RWJUH provides access to a full range of clinical neurophysiology tests, including inpatient and outpatient EEGs.
- Outpatient Neurophysiology Center. Provides comprehensive outpatient testing including transcranial doppler (TCD), routine and extended electroencephalogram (EEG), ambulatory EEG, electromyography (EMG) and evoked potential.
- The Gamma Knife Center: advanced treatment for brain and spine. The Gamma Knife Center offers advanced, noninvasive radiosurgery for various brain conditions, including cancer and functional disorders, delivering precise radiation treatment with minimal side effects and shorter treatment durations.
- Laser ablation for brain tumor treatment. Offers a minimally invasive, precise and efficient treatment for various brain and spinal tumors, as well as epilepsy, with reduced recovery times and minimal impact on surrounding healthy tissue.
- Center for Multiple Sclerosis. Designated as a comprehensive center for diagnosis and treatment of MS by the National MS Society (NMSS) and the Consortium of MS Centers (CMSC).
- Neurology. Enhances patients’ quality of life through comprehensive care, offering advanced treatments for neuromuscular disorders, pain management, and specialized rehabilitation, supported by cutting-edge neurodiagnostic technologies and a multidisciplinary team of experts.
- Headache treatment. Our headache specialist provides comprehensive management of headache including SPG block, Botox injections, as well as nerve blocks and state of the art medication management.
- Cognitive neurology and memory disorders. Provides comprehensive neurological and neuropsychological evaluations and assessments, diagnosing and formulating treatment plans for a wide range of cognitive conditions, including memory disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, degenerative diseases, and traumatic brain injuries, under the expert guidance of a multidisciplinary team.
- Neurosurgery. Employs the latest medical and surgical techniques, including minimally invasive procedures and advanced technologies like the ROSA Robot and Mazor Robotics, to treat a broad spectrum of neurological conditions in our state of the art operating rooms, including one that is equipped with the state’s only intraoperative MRI, where asleep DBS is performed as well as laser ablation.
- New Jersey Brain Aneurysm & AVM Program. Offers advanced, interdisciplinary treatment for brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), employing innovative techniques crucial for early diagnosis and increasing the chances of successful recovery. Offer both open cerebrovascular and endovascular procedures that are determined by the interdisciplinary team and personalized based on each patient’s needs. Our specialized Neurocritical Care Unit features the most advanced technology designed specifically for the care of critically ill and injured neurology and neurosurgery patients.
- Parkinson's Disease Center of Excellence. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is a designated Center of Excellence by the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) for treatment and research and as an Information and Referral Center. Advanced treatments like deep brain stimulation and Gamma Knife radiosurgical treatment are offered to address the diverse symptoms and challenges of Parkinson’s disease.
- Stroke Center. Accredited by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke program since 2013, the multi-disciplinary team provides rapid, expert treatment for stroke, using state-of-the-art technology, backed by comprehensive care programs, support groups, and continuous advancements in stroke research and education.
An Innovative Leader Advancing State-of-the-Art Care
Using leading-edge technology, our neurosurgeons and neurologists improve accuracy and efficiency, make our procedures less risky and less painful than conventional surgery, and shorten recovery time. Some of the advanced technologies we use include:
- Gamma knife radiosurgery technology. Gamma Knife is a non-surgical, non-invasive stereotactic radiosurgery device that allows our neurologists to pinpoint the damaged areas of the brain with extreme accuracy and deliver a high dose of radiation to destroy the damaged cells.
- The ClearPoint Navigation System. This system is designed to provide highly accurate guidance for the placement and operation of instruments or devices during neurological surgery and procedures using 3D magnetic resonance imaging. At Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, ClearPoint is used in conjunction with New Jersey’s only intraoperative MRI – an MRI that is located inside of the operating suite - which reduces the length of the surgery and eliminates the need to move the patient during the surgery.
- The ROSA ONE Brain robotic system. The ROSA robotic platform assists surgeons in planning and performing complex yet minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures, ranging from epilepsy surgery and functional neurosurgery to endoscopy.
Education and Research
Our neurology and neurosurgical faculty, certified nurses, neuroradiology, emergency medical and other members of the neuroscience program are actively involved in national and international research including ground-breaking clinical trials in neurology and neurosurgery.
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital has been a primary research site for breakthroughs in medical and surgical interventions that have changed the standard of care and greatly impacted quality of life and survivorship for patients.
As part of our academic mission, we have an active residency program and are training the next generation of clinical providers across disciplines. Learn more about our neuroscience academic programs including undergraduate education, fellowships and residencies.
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