Across eight hospitals and dozens of clinics, the LCMC Health Neuroscience Institute delivers one coordinated system of care – combining nationally recognized expertise with a personalized, patient-centered approach. Our multidisciplinary team specializes in the full range of brain, spine, and nervous system conditions for adults and children, including stroke, neurosurgery, neurology, and rehabilitation.
At LCMC Health, extraordinary care starts with heart and soul. Our neuroscience program reflects the same commitment to compassion, innovation, and connection that guides every part of our mission.
As the systemwide hub for advanced neurological care, we bring together leading specialists, cutting-edge treatments, and coordinated support across our network.
Two hospitals hold Comprehensive Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission, with a third expected soon. All remaining adult hospitals maintain Primary Stroke Center certification — including Louisiana's first.
Through partnerships with LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine and Tulane School of Medicine, we advance neurological care across the Gulf South while training the next generation of specialists.
Patients have access to groundbreaking, multidisciplinary clinical trials across a range of neurological conditions — often before therapies are available elsewhere.
Minimally invasive neurosurgery, comprehensive pediatric neurological expertise, AI-enhanced imaging, robotics, teleneurology, and other technologies for safer, more precise care.
Three specialized units — on the Westbank, East Bank, and in Orleans Parish — offering 24/7 monitoring and treatment. Among the only units of their kind in Louisiana.
Our stroke teams consistently achieve treatment times faster than the national average. Accelerated response times combined with advanced therapies lead to recovery rates meeting or exceeding national benchmarks.
Our partnership with Culicchia Neurological, a cornerstone of neurosurgical excellence in Louisiana since 1961, helps bring new technology, innovation, and expertise to patients across the Gulf South.
Our specialists care for a full range of neurological conditions. Explore some of the most common below.
Patients and families have access to specialized programs that provide targeted care, advanced treatments, and long-term support.
First-of-its-kind multidisciplinary program in Louisiana addressing both memory and movement disorders with advanced evaluation, lifestyle coaching, treatment, and clinical trials. Learn more →
Advanced imaging and diagnostic testing to precisely evaluate brain, spine, and nerve function.
Minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures for stroke, aneurysms, and other vascular conditions.
CARF-accredited inpatient and outpatient programs combining neurological expertise with physical medicine — including PT, OT, and speech therapy.
Multidisciplinary care for brain and spinal tumors, combining neurosurgery, oncology, radiation therapy, and access to innovative research.
Fellowship-trained neurosurgeons performing advanced brain and spine surgery using the latest surgical technology.
Expert diagnosis and treatment at Manning Family Children's for infants, children, and adolescents combining neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology, imaging, and rehabilitation.
In partnership with Tulane School of Medicine, delivering virtual stroke and neurological care to 18 facilities across the Gulf South.
Our neuroscience experts are here for you and your family when it matters most. Meet the neurologists, neurosurgeons, and subspecialists providing advanced brain and spine care.
View Our TeamNo matter where you live across the Gulf South, expert neuroscience care is available near you.
Real patients. Real recoveries. Discover how LCMC Health's neurosciences team is changing lives in your community.
After more than a decade of debilitating back pain, 77-year-old Brenda Fischbein struggled to walk even 10 feet. Dr. John Steck performed a spinal fusion surgery that gave her instant relief — and Brenda has been pain-free and active ever since. Read Brenda's full story →
After years of worsening neck and shoulder pain, Adam Barrios found lasting relief through a cutting-edge surgery. Now pain-free and back on duty, Adam credits Dr. Podet and the LCMC Health team for giving him his life and career back. Read Adam's full story →
LCMC Health is a trusted partner for physicians across Louisiana and the Gulf South. Our neuroscience program offers: