Your brain and spine are responsible for some of your body’s most intricate functions. That’s why it’s important to choose a specialized team with deep experience.
As an academic health system, we’ll bring research breakthroughs and innovative treatments to your care. Our team of world-class clinicians will support you at every step, ensuring you know your options and understand your treatment plan.
Plus, with over 12 locations across the Chicago area, we’re bringing better care closer to where you live and work.
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When It Comes to Your Brain and Spine, Where You’re Treated Matters
BRINGING WORLD-CLASS BRAIN AND SPINE CARE FROM DOWNTOWN CHICAGO TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Nationally Ranked. Chosen by Patients Worldwide. Now Closer to You.
Many hospitals offer neurology and neurosurgery services. Very few deliver the depth, volume, and have the national recognition of Northwestern Medicine. That’s why patients travel across the country—and internationally—for care that’s now available in your community.
- Anchored by a nationally ranked Neurology & Neurosurgery program (#6)
- Fellowship‑trained neurologists and neurosurgeons now seeing patients across Chicagoland
- A destination for patients seeking second opinions for complex cases
- Access to leading‑edge therapies, advanced surgical approaches and clinical trials near you
This video takes you behind the scenes and features our neurology and neurosurgery physicians.
This video takes you inside the OR for Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia.
You don’t need to go to downtown Chicago for world-class care. With locations across the Chicago area, our goal is to make your care journey seamless.
We specialize in the full range of neurological conditions, including:
- Brain, spine and skull base tumors
- Cerebrovascular disorders, including aneurysms and AVMs
- Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and neuromuscular disorders
- Back, neck and spine conditions, including spinal deformities
Treatment Can Be Complicated, Your Travel to Care Shouldn’t Be
Experience and Expertise You Can Trust
We’re proud to be the Chicago area’s premier academic health system. Northwestern Medicine is anchored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital, which:
- Treats more brain and spine tumors than any other hospital in Illinois
- Is ranked No. 6 in the nation for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report, 2025 – 2026
- Offers access to clinical trials, so you can benefit from innovative treatments that aren’t widely available
- Is home to designated centers of excellence for Parkinson’s disease, ALS, multiple sclerosis and epilepsy
- Offers the latest surgical treatments and technologies in state-of-the-art surgical suites
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is proud to be ranked No. 2 in the nation for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report, one of the hospital's six specialties in the top five nationally.
Feel More Confident in Your Care With a Second Opinion
Because brain and spine issues are often complex, getting a second opinion can give you clarity or reveal more treatment options. To do that, we’ll evaluate your medical history, collaborate with experts and listen to your perspective.
Better care starts with an accurate, precise diagnosis. Our goal is to provide the insight and guidance that makes all the difference.