Neuroscience care

Find a neuro specialist

The Advocate Brain & Spine Institute at Advocate South Suburban Hospital uses the latest technology to provide expert care for conditions of the brain, spine and nervous system. From neurologists and neurosurgeons to pain management and spine specialists, our team takes a multidisciplinary approach so that you get the individualized care you need.

To schedule a consultation or second opinion, call 800-3-ADVOCATE of find a doctor online.

Certified primary stroke center

Advocate South Suburban holds Primary Stroke Center designation from DNV, an international quality certification organization.

Conditions we treat

Brain conditions:
  • Carotid stenosis
  • Moyamoya disease
  • Stroke
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Dementia
  • Parkinson's disease, tremor, other movement disorders
  • ALS
  • Concussions
  • Pseudo tumor cerebri
  • Headaches
  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Occipital neuralgia
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Seizure disorder/epilepsy
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • Myopathy
  • Hemifacial spasms
  • Encephalitis and cerebritis

Learn more about treatment for brain conditions at Advocate.

Services & treatments

Brain services:
  • Pain management
  • Physical and occupational therapy
  • Neurology
  • Neuroradiology

Learn more about treatment for brain conditions at Advocate.

Spine services:

  • Interventional radiology
  • Pain management
  • Neurology
  • EMG testing
  • Oncology
  • Physical and occupational therapy
  • Vertebroplasty
  • Kyphoplasty
  • Spinal cord stimulator for pain

Learn more about treatment for spine conditions at Advocate.

Our location

Brain & Spine Institute - Advocate South Suburban Hospital

17800 S. Kedzie Ave.Hazel Crest, IL 60429Get Directions

Are you at risk for stroke?

Most strokes are preventable and many of the risk factors are controllable. Our stroke risk quiz helps you estimate your chance of experiencing a stroke, find ways to minimize your risk and get an idea of what to do next based on your results.

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