Neurosciences

The Department of Neurology comprises multidisciplinary teams of clinical experts who provide comprehensive neurological care for a wide range of neurological disorders affecting the brain, spine, nerves, and muscles. The conditions we treat range from neurologic emergencies, such as acute stroke or status epilepticus, to more chronic conditions, such as headaches, epilepsy, and multiple sclerosis. We are experts in treating progressive conditions like dementia and movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. 

Through our access to pioneering research and the most innovative technologies, including minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques, we are at the forefront of care, right in your community. We provide around-the-clock care, and our access to the most innovative research and treatments through clinical trials means we are at the cutting edge of neurosurgery services in New York.

Specialized Neurological Care 

You can expect a high level of neurological care at WMCHealth  including rapid response, specialized monitoring, and access to advanced treatment options: 

• If you experience a severe stroke or brain injury, you receive critical care in our dedicated Neuro-ICU. It is staffed around the clock by neurointensivists (doctors trained for neurological emergencies). This specialized team provides monitoring and timely treatment to support the best possible recovery. 
• At Westchester Medical Center, the flagship of the WMCHealth network, you have access to the region’s only Level I Trauma Center. Our teams manage complex neurological emergencies at any hour. You receive immediate care from experts skilled in strokes and traumatic brain injuries. 
• As the region’s only Level 4 Epilepsy Center, WMCHealth offers you the highest level of expertise for seizure disorders. You benefit from advanced diagnostic testing, medical therapies, and epilepsy surgery delivered by specialists experienced in complex cases. 

Advancing Neuroscience Through Research and Education

WMCHealth’s Neurosciences program is based at the Hudson Valley’s only academic medical center. This setting gives you access to breakthrough discoveries, clinical trials, and specialists who actively shape the future of neurology. You benefit from care informed by continuous learning and innovation. 

Our stroke teams also help advance the field. Through our partnership with New York Medical College, we support research efforts and train medical students and residents. This academic environment ensures your care reflects the newest knowledge and practices.