Expert brain care. designed for you.
When you or a loved one is facing a brain condition, you need more than advanced medicine—you need a team that puts patients first. At Holy Cross Health, our neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists work together to deliver expert care and compassionate support at every step of your journey.
Expect the most advanced tools in diagnostics, treatment options, pain management and rehabilitation. Our skilled specialists combine leading-edge technologies with deep expertise to deliver the most effective and least invasive treatment options. Completing the team are specialty-trained nurses, nurse practitioners, therapists and physician assistants who work exclusively with neuroscience patients.
Conditions we treat
Personalized care for complex brain conditions
The specialized team at Holy Cross Health provides expert care for a broad spectrum of brain conditions, from the most common to the most complex. With deep expertise and advanced technology, we diagnose and treat a variety of brain disorders and abnormalities, including:
- Brain tumors – including glioblastomas, gliomas, meningiomas, pituitary tumors and acoustic neuromas.
- Vascular abnormalities – such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and cavernomas.
- Brain injury – from concussions to traumatic or anoxic (oxygen-deprived) brain injuries.
- Structural conditions – such as hydrocephalus or Chiari malformations.
- Nervous system and movement disorders – including epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease.
After evaluation by our brain care team, you may be referred for consultation by other specialized services, such as:
Treatment options
Hope, healing and advanced medicine
At Holy Cross Health, you will receive a personalized care plan tailored to your specific brain condition. Our care team uses the latest technologies and techniques to deliver safe and effective treatments designed to inspire hope and support healing. Services and treatment options include:
- Advanced brain surgery procedures
- Minimally invasive surgery – small or no incisions, sparing healthy tissue and enabling faster recovery.
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (Novalis) – a minimally invasive procedure using high-energy radiation beams to precisely target brain tumors and other structures while protecting nearby healthy tissue.
- Microsurgical techniques – using advanced tools for complex spine and skull-based surgery.
- Transnasal surgery – entering through the nose to reach certain brain tumors.
- Traditional open surgery – when needed for complete care.
- MRI-guided laser therapy – to treat brain tumors and epilepsy using heat from laser beams.
- Radiation therapy – delivers increasingly effective doses of radiation to precisely mapped areas, including brain tumors. External beam therapy and stereotactic radiosurgery (Novalis) are among the latest tools.
- Vascular and endovascular procedures – such as clot removal, aneurysm repair and treatment of other vascular conditions.
- Embolization – used to block the blood supply to specific tumors and subdural hematomas.
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) – to treat Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders.
- Neuro Critical Care Unit – intensive monitoring and support after surgery or for life-threatening conditions.
- Rehabilitation services – physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore function and independence after treatment.
A team approach to brain care
A blend of compassion and expertise
At Holy Cross Health, brain care is never the responsibility of a single doctor. Our team of specialists works closely together—and with you and your family—to deliver truly comprehensive care. We treat more than just the condition. We care for the whole person. By combining advanced medical and surgical treatments with emotional, social and rehabilitative support, we help you recover as fully and confidently as possible.
Your care team may include:
- Neurologists: diagnose and treat disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system.
- Neurosurgeons: perform surgeries for brain, spine and peripheral nerve conditions, often using minimally invasive techniques.
- Neuroradiologists: use advanced imaging to map the brain before surgery.
- Epileptologists: neurologists who specialize in epilepsy and seizure disorders.
- Oncologists: experts in cancer treatment, including brain or spinal tumors.
- Orthopedic surgeons: perform surgeries and treatments for bones, joints, muscles and the spine, often collaborating with neurologists for complex cases.
- Intensivists: specialists in inpatient intensive care.
- Physiatrists: rehabilitation medicine specialists.
- Rehabilitation therapists: physical, occupational and speech therapists who help restore strength, mobility and daily functions.
- Nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitioners: ensure continuous, attentive care during your hospital stay.
- Social workers: provide education and help patients and families navigate the treatment journey, connecting them to helpful resources.
- Case managers: coordinate care across your treatment team, ensuring all services, appointments and follow-ups are organized and communicated effectively.
Dr. Amin Amini, Holy Cross Hospital Neurosurgeon,
Discusses Advances in Brain and Spine Care