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.
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.