Advocate Brain & Spine Institute

Find a neuro specialist

At Advocate Condell Medical Center, our board-certified neurosurgeons, neurologists, pain management specialists and primary care physicians work closely together to offer evidence-based treatment for the brain and the spine. Using the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies, we can treat the most complex cases. From brain tumors and stroke care to spine and balance disorders, we have some of the most experienced specialists in the region, and, in some cases, the nation.

Surgical treatments for disorders or injuries of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves, as well as options for non-surgical pain management, give patients access to the most comprehensive care available.

To schedule an appointment, call 800-3-ADVOCATE or find a doctor online.

Spine care center

Preparing for your spine surgery:

Conditions we treat

Brain Conditions:

Brain aneurysm
Cerebral/vascular aneurysm
Arteriovenous malformation (AVM)
Cavernous malformation
Intracranial arterial stenosis
Carotid stenosis
Moyamoya disease
Stroke
Alzheimer's disease
Dementia
Parkinson's disease, tremor, other movement disorders
ALS
Concussions
Traumatic brain injuries
Pituitary tumors
Brain tumors
Glioblastoma
Astrocytoma
Oligodendroglioma
Ependymoma
Meningioma
Pituitary adenoma
Peripheral nerve tumors
Vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma)
Pseudo tumor cerebri
Benign tumors
Headaches
Trigeminal neuralgia
Occipital neuralgia
Multiple sclerosis
Seizure disorder/epilepsy
Peripheral neuropathy
Myasthenia gravis
Myopathy
Hydrocephalus
Hemifacial spasms
Encephalitis and cerebritis
Chiari malformation

Learn more about treatment for brain conditions at Advocate.

Spine Conditions:

Back pain
Complex traumatic spinal disorders
Compression fractures
Degenerative spine disease
Degenerative disc disease
Disc herniation
Neck pain
Herniated disc (ruptured disc)
Myasthenia gravis
Myopathy
Nerve injuries
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Peripheral neuropathy
Rheumatoid arthritis
Kyphosis
Scoliosis
Spinal deformities
Sciatica
Spinal instability
Spine fractures
Spine infections
Spine tumors
Spinal cord injury
Spinal stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Spondylolysis (pars fracture)
Flat-back syndrome
Failed back syndrome
Arm pain
Myelopathy
Cervical disc disease
Lumbar disc disease

Learn more about treatment for spine conditions at Advocate.

Services & treatments

Brain Services:

Pain management
Physical and occupational therapy
Psychiatric care
Neurology
Neuroradiology
Neurosurgery
Minimally invasive neurosurgery
Neurointervention
Neuro-interventional radiology
Neuro-oncology
Rehabilitation
Certified Primary Stroke Center
Intra-operative computerized image-guided navigation
High field brain MRI (3 Tesla)
Robotic surgery
Stereotactic radiosurgery
Awake brain surgery
Microscopic brain surgery

Learn more about treatment for brain conditions at Advocate.

Spine Services:

Interventional radiology
Pain management
Rehabilitation
Spine surgery
Spinal radiation
Neuroradiology
Neurology
EMG testing
Neurosurgery
Oncology
Psychiatric care
Physical and occupational therapy
Outcome analysis
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Discectomy
Outpatient discectomy
Outpatient microdiscectomy
Laminectomy (decompression surgery)
Laminoplasty
Vertebroplasty
Kyphoplasty
Corpectomy
Spinal fusion
Spinal reconstruction
Revision of previous failed spinal surgery
Artificial disc replacement
Scoliosis surgery
Spinal trauma and spinal cord injury surgery
Spinal tumor surgery
Spinal cord stimulator for pain
Intra-operative computerized image-guided navigation and imaging
EOS Imaging System
Stereotactic radiosurgery

Learn more about treatment for spine conditions at Advocate.

Patient navigators

Let us connect you with the right care

At Advocate Condell, our orthopedic and neuroscience patient navigators want to help connect you with the health care services that fit your needs. Our patient navigators make connecting to the right physician easy, without the stress of multiple phone calls. The service is free, and our navigators are knowledgeable, compassionate and patient. Contact one of our patient navigators and let us connect you with the care you need.

Angela (Angie) Ferguson

Orthopedic Coordinator

Angie provides the guidance, support and education to all orthopedic patients at Advocate Condell Medical Center. As an athletic trainer and educator for almost two decades, she strives to help with all orthopedic questions and concerns patients may be facing. You can contact Angie at angela.ferguson@advocatehealth.com or 847-990-5555.

Malinda (Mindy) Albert

Neuroscience Coordinator

Mindy provides the guidance, support and education to all neuroscience/spine patients at Advocate Condell Medical Center. Having worked in healthcare for more than two decades, her goal is to answer patients' questions and address their concerns. You can contact Mindy at malinda.albert@advocatehealth.com or 847-990-5555.

Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery

Dr. Juan Alzate, a neurosurgeon at Advocate Condell, talks about the benefits of minimally invasive brain surgery.

Our location

Brain & Spine Institute - Advocate Condell West Tower

801 S. Milwaukee Ave.Suite 1503CLibertyville, IL 60048 Get Directions

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