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Neurological care

Neurological care is the practice of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and function of diseases relating to the nerves and nervous system. Neurologists and neurosurgeons treat disorders that affect the brain or spinal cord.

Neurological care in Alexandria, Louisiana

When the brain, spine or nervous system is at risk, time is critical. We make sure to act fast.

Nervous system disorders can affect your entire body and compromise quality of life. At Rapides Regional Medical Center, we offer specialized neurological care, including neurosurgery, so you have the most options to combat these disorders.

Expert advice, available 24/7

Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.

Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.

Related specialties

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Neurological treatments we provide

Effective neurological care can involve numerous providers across a variety of specialties. At our hospital, you and your family will have access to a multispecialty team that collaborates to provide the best treatment for you.

Features of our neurological program

Our team has access to the latest technologies and specialized services, including advanced neurosurgery suites. These innovations allows highly specialized surgical procedures to be performed, saving regional families the added expense of travel out of town or out of state.

In our neurosurgical suite, you will find:

  • 4K and 3D microscope for viewing surgical sites, real-time imaging and instrumentation, all in one field of vision.
  • Digital display cart for planning, reviewing, documenting and streaming surgeries.
  • Mobile intraoperative computerized tomography (CT) scanner that provides surgeons with the flexibility to access real-time images without leaving the operating room.

Neurosurgery options

Our neurosurgeons perform many types of surgery, including minimally invasive spinal procedures. Deep-brain stimulations are also available, and can be beneficial for epilepsy or Parkinson's disease. For complex brain tumors and specialized spine conditions, such as scoliosis, neurosurgery may be necessary.

Rapides Regional Health Talk - Neurosurgical System

Learn more about how our hospital is home to an advanced neurosurgical suite that few hospitals have access to.

Looking for a location?

We also offer quality care at these other locations in our extended network.

Our Neurological care Locations