Neurosurgery

Nationally Recognized Neurosurgery Program in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

UMass Memorial Health delivers exceptional care for issues affecting the brain, nerves, spine and spinal cord. Our neurosurgeons come from top programs in the U.S. and abroad to bring you the best available care. We use sophisticated techniques that help more patients achieve their treatment goals.

Our Neurosurgery Services

UMass Memorial neurosurgeons deliver research-based care and maintain excellent outcomes. We offer:

Adult Hydrocephalus Program

UMass Memorial neurosurgeons excel in procedures to repair cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks and relieve CSF buildups. Conditions we treat in our Adult Hydrocephalus Program include normal pressure hydrocephalus, intracranial hypertension and syringomyelia. You can count on us for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate therapies.  

Brain Tumor Center

UMass Memorial is home to one of the region's foremost Brain Tumor Programs. We treat rare and advanced tumors affecting the brain, pituitary gland, nerves, skull, spine and spinal cord. Sophisticated technologies help us carry out procedures with the highest degree of precision.

Complex Spine Surgery

Our Complex Spine Program offers treatments for neck and back pain that don't respond to standard therapies. Neurosurgeons use a variety of techniques to repair and strengthen your spine. We tailor surgery to your needs and arrange access to additional therapies that enable you to get moving again.

Epilepsy Surgery

When medications fail to halt seizure activity, our neurosurgeons offer additional options for healing. Your personalized care plan may include nerve stimulator device placement, disconnective surgery and resective procedures. These services are part of our nationally recognized Epilepsy Program that helps more people live an excellent quality of life.

Movement Disorder Surgery and Functional Neurosurgery

Neurosurgeons perform a broad range of procedures that relieve difficult-to-treat pain due to failed back syndrome, spasticity and nerve disorders. Our services also help people with movement disorders, such as tremors, Parkinson's disease and ataxia. We offer advanced options, such as nerve decompression and deep brain stimulation.

Pediatric Neurosurgery

We deliver age-appropriate pediatric neurosurgery services to children with conditions such as congenital (present at birth) malformations, hydrocephalus, brain tumors, epilepsy and spinal disorders. These services are available at UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children's Medical Center.