Patient Care

Sections and Clinical Programs

The clinical faculty is simultaneously engaged in teaching medical students, residents and fellows as well as conducting cutting-edge translational and clinical research. The close integration with the basic sciences creates a bench-to-bedside culture that values swift application of discovery to patient benefit.

We offer a full spectrum of medical, surgical, pharmacological and support therapies to diagnose, treat and relieve neurological problems. These range from prescription medicines — including experimental drugs — to biofeedback and physical therapy. We also provide genetic testing to identify and better understand brain malformations and diseases and neuropsychological evaluations to test cognitive and behavioral functions.

Department of Neurology Sections

Cerebrovascular Diseases and Inpatient Neurology

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Section Chief: Dr. James Brorson, MD

Dr. Danielle Antoniello, MD
Dr. Ali Eltatawy, MD
Dr. Amy Espinal, MD
Dr. Tareq Kass-Hout, MD
Dr. Jane Holl, MD, MPH
Dr. Deborah Huang, MD
Dr. Rachel Mehendale, MD
Dr. Karen Orjuela, MD, MS
Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran, MD, MS
Dr. James Siegler, MD
Dr. Eesha Singh, MD

Neurocritical Care

Without effective intervention and care, catastrophic brain injuries and neurological disorders can be disabling and life-threatening. At the University of Chicago Medicine, our neurointensive care experts have extensive training and experience in the management of critical neurological conditions, including traumatic brain injuries, stroke, and status epilepticus (an acute, prolonged epileptic seizure condition). Below is a list of our fellowship trained and neurocritical care board-certified faculty.

Section Chief: Dr. Fernando Goldenberg, MD

Epilepsy

The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at the University of Chicago Medicine is at the forefront of epilepsy care. Many of our patients come to us after trying a number of different medications and therapies with little success.

Section Chief: Dr. Naoum Issa, MD, PhD