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Wellstar Neuro Care
World-Class Care for your Brain, Spine & Nerve Health
No neurological case is exactly like the other. That’s because people—their brains, their nervous systems, their genetics—are all different. At Wellstar, you are not a stroke statistic, a chronic headache case or a spine condition. You’re you, and we treat you that way.
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About
Neuro Care at Wellstar
Wellstar Neuro Care provides comprehensive treatment for back and neck pain, seizures, headaches and other complex conditions of the brain and spine.
We are wholly dedicated to helping patients regain control of their lives. Wellstar Neuro Care physicians are located throughout metro Atlanta and West Georgia to serve you and help you get the diagnostic tests and care you need to manage your condition and live a better life as soon as possible.
Our board-certified and fellowship-trained experts care for patients with strokes, aneurysms, tumors, seizures, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, migraine and headache disorders, Parkinson’s disease, neuropathy, and many more neurological conditions.
Our Care Philosophy
At Wellstar, we know there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to neurological care. That’s why our experts deliver highly personalized, compassionate treatments for the most complex neurological cases, so you can have peace of mind knowing you will receive world-class, tailored care specific to your needs.
Wellstar is the only health system in Georgia that belongs to the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Our specialists have a direct connection to Mayo Clinic and can request detailed consultations for complex cases, at no additional cost to you.
Not only is Wellstar is recognized for its high level of stroke care by organizations including The Joint Commission and The American Stroke Association, but we are also home to one of Georgia’s most comprehensive centers for treating headaches and migraines.
Multidisciplinary Approach
Wellstar offers a unique, collaborative network of care that’s difficult to find anywhere else. Patients benefit from a broad team of specialists whose expertise focus on all aspects of the care journey from diagnosis and treatment to recovery. That includes non-surgical treatment, the operating room, the neurological intensive care unit, and inpatient and outpatient neurological rehabilitation.
Patients have access to a true continuum of care at Wellstar, with specialists collaborating for coordinated care. Our neurologists and neuroimmunologists work closely with specialists across the system including neuroradiologists, neurophysiologists, neurosurgeons, vascular neurosurgeons, as well as physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians and therapists in a neurological settings.
Care coordinators and nurse navigators educate patients and families and help them transition between specialists and support services seamlessly, so they feel comfortable and empowered in their health.
Nationally-Recognized Care
Our team excels to meet and exceed national quality metrics. We are reviewed by outside organizations to ensure patients can count on the highest quality care and the best outcomes.
Our care for patients experiencing strokes is recognized by the American Stroke Association at hospitals across the system, including the highest recognition of Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center and Wellstar Kennestone, Cobb and North Fulton hospitals.
Our spine programs for back and neck pain are recognized as Centers of Excellence by Aetna and Blue Cross.
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital is recognized as a Certified Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. It is the highest level of stroke certification available.
The neurological intensive care units at Wellstar Kennestone, Cobb and North Fulton hospitals are Beacon-designated Neuro ICUs. The Beacon Award for Excellence is bestowed on hospital units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes. Very few hospitals in the state have achieved this level of care.
Neuro Research & Clinical Trials
The Wellstar Research Institute and top industry partners have led the charge in providing state-of-the-art treatments for complex neurological conditions, often years before FDA approval.
Clinical trials close to home
For qualifying patients, clinical trials can offer access to new and cutting-edge treatments, procedures and technologies, often years before these therapies are approved by the FDA. Wellstar Health System is currently participating in many neurovascular clinical trials for stroke, aneurysm repair, brain contusions and other conditions.
Proven clinical success & excellence
The Wellstar Research Institute understands how clinical trials can advance the health of patients with neurological disorders, not only in the state of Georgia but across the entire nation. That’s why we work to enroll qualifying patients in groundbreaking clinical trials close to home.
Thanks to our clinical trial participants, many advanced therapies and enhanced practices for neurological disorders are now available more widely.
Participate & make a difference
Clinical trial participants are leaders in their own healthcare and help other patients have access to innovative treatments, technologies and procedures. Depending on your medical history and neurological condition, there may be a clinical trial that’s right for you.
Support with the Wellstar Foundation
As a not-for-profit, gifts to the Wellstar Foundation make it possible to provide patients with additional resources and amenities for a higher level of comfort and care.
Every dollar donated supports Wellstar’s vision of delivering world-class healthcare, which is carried out through patient-centered programs, advancements in technology and making reliable healthcare available close to home. Your generosity also makes it possible to provide free diagnostic services to uninsured and underinsured patients every year.
For more information about how to support patients, visit the Foundation email give@wellstar.org or call (770) 956-GIVE.
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Services
Programs
- Brain & Spine Tumor STAT Clinic
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Spine & Pain Management
- Stroke & Aneurysm
- Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
- Chiropractic
- Clinical Neurophysiology
- Neuro Critical Care
- Neurology & Headaches
- Neuro Rehabilitation
- Neuroradiology
- Vascular neurology/stroke
Diagnostics
- Electroencephalograms (EEG)
- Ambulatory EEGs
- EEG Neuromonitoring
- Cerebral Angiogram
- Nerve Conduction Studies
- Neurointerventional Imaging
- Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
- Biofeedback
Treatments
- Prescription-based therapy
- Botulinum toxin injections
- Nerve blocks
- Alteplase (TPA) Therapy
- Thrombectomy and stent placement
- Aneurysm repair
- Intracranial and extracranial stent
- Targeted radiation for brain tumors
- Cerebrovascular neurosurgery
- Micro neurosurgery
- Endovascular surgery
- Endoscopic pituitary surgery
- Spine tumor surgery
- Neurotrauma surgery
- Minimally invasive/complex spine surgery
- Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
- Neuro Rehabilitation
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Meeting Milestones with Wellstar’s Pediatricians
As children prepare for the new school year, one step families can take to stay healthy is to head to the pediatrician for an annual check-up.
Regular pediatric check-ups are beneficial for the whole family. Together, you can discuss your child’s development, behavior, eating habits, sleep schedule and any other concerns you may have about their health. Because you and your child share the same goal — staying healthy and happy — your Wellstar pediatrician will partner with you both.
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Wellstar Kennestone’s Emergency Department Celebrates One Year Anniversary
The largest emergency department (ED) in Georgia just passed a huge milestone. Wellstar Kennestone Hospital’s new, state-of-the-art ED has now been serving Cobb County and the surrounding community for one year.
From saving lives with advanced medical care to fighting COVID-19 on the frontlines, our expert emergency team has truly risen to the challenge over the last year — and we’re just getting started.
At 263,000 sq. ft., our Level II Trauma Center is more than double the size of the hospital’s prior ED. However, it’s not just the impressive size of the building that sets it apart.
With cutting-edge technology, leading treatments and expert providers always at the ready, the Wellstar Kennestone ED delivers better, faster care when it matters most.
PeopleCare when it counts
When it comes to emergency care, every second matters.
From top to bottom, the new ED is built to save lives. The innovative layout includes separate care zones based on medical service, level of care and age, allowing us to treat patients faster. We even have a full-service pediatric area so our littlest patients can receive specialized, kid-friendly care.
Since its opening on July 23, 2020, the Wellstar Kennestone ED has:
- Served 104,980 of our family, friends and neighbors in the community.
- Treated 10,759 pediatric patients, who can get back to being kids again.
- Performed 319 emergency surgeries with advanced, life-saving technology.
- Landed 244 helicopters, which flew patients in for fast, expert treatment.
While those may be a lot of statistics, Wellstar never treats people like a number. With the ED’s high-tech capabilities and smart design, our medical experts can still personalize care even amid a life-threatening situation.
So, whether you or a family member experiences a traumatic injury or sudden medical emergency like a heart attack or stroke, the Wellstar Kennestone ED offers quick, effective emergency care close to home.
Care during COVID-19 & moving forward
Emergencies don’t stop — even during a pandemic. When the Wellstar Kennestone ED opened during the height of the COVID-19 outbreak, Georgians still needed to find safe emergency care.
We’ve added new infection prevention protocols into our already thorough safety routines, ensuring our medical experts can provide safe, life-saving care every day. In uncertain times, people count on Wellstar for expert trauma and emergency care.
Today, the Wellstar Kennestone ED is continuing to protect the people and communities we serve. From emergency surgery to expert trauma care to behavioral health services, we make sure people can get the emergency care they need without going far.
Learn more about the Wellstar Kennestone ED and how we are making a difference in Georgia.
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BacktoSchoolCare: Keeping Kids Healthy & Safe
A new school year is right around the corner. While kids may be the ones returning to the classroom, parents still have their own homework to do too: making sure their child has a healthy start.
Before heading back to school, Wellstar health experts say it’s more important than ever prioritize your child’s physical and emotional well-being.
“Parents can help their children be prepared for school by starting early,” said Wellstar Pediatrician Dr. Andrew Doyle. “Be sure to speak to your children and address any anxieties they may have now about the new school year.”
“Also, getting them scheduled to see their pediatrician for important screenings and immunizations will help them be their healthiest,” he shared.
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