Neurosciences

A range of specialized care

Other neurology and neurosurgery care

Legacy Health offers a range of care in the fields of neurosciences and neurosurgery.

Neurotology/otoneurology

Neurotology (or otoneurology) is a specialty that addresses neurological disorders of the ear. We care for patients with such conditions as:

Dizziness
Vertigo
Vestibular disorders and conditions affecting balance
Hearing loss
Chronic ear drainage

Neuro-critical care

Our neuro-critical care team critical cares for patients with a range of neurological disorders:

Stroke
Brain hemorrhage
Brain trauma
Coma
Seizures
Spinal cord trauma
Guillain-Barre' syndrome
Neuromuscular disease

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center offers leading care for traumatic injuries and critical care, including neuro-critical care. Doctors who specialize in neuro-critical care take the primary care role for their patients in the intensive care unit, coordinating both the neurological and medical care. Go here to learn about our trauma care.

Neuro-ophthalmology

Neuro-ophthalmologists take care of visual problems that are related to the brain and nervous system –– not from the eyes themselves. Our neuro-ophthalmologists are available through Legacy Devers Eye Institute.

Neuroradiology

Neuroradiology is medical specialty that diagnoses issues in the central nervous system, spine, and head and neck using such techniques computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Learn more from our health library.

Neuro-rehabilitation

At Legacy, rehabilitation after a neurological injury or illness begins before you even leave the hospital. Our therapists work with you at your bedside, at our intensive inpatient program and after you've returned to the community.

Legacy Rehabilitation Institute (RIO) of Oregon offers the largest inpatient rehabilitation program for patients recovering from strokes, spine injuries, brain injuries and brain tumors. RIO also offers the only program for patients using a ventilator. All of our doctors are board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation. All of our nurses are certified in rehabilitation nursing care for patients around the clock.