We’re a center of excellence in neurosurgical research, advancing the future of neurosurgery through collaboration, cutting-edge research and new technologies. If you’re being treated at Northwell Health, you have access to many of these innovative clinical trials and studies—because through investigation and research, we find the best treatments to offer you.

Dedicated research centers

• Cerebrovascular and endovascular: Our investigators work within the Center for Cerebrovascular & Endovascular Neurosurgery and use research insight to create personalized care plans for each patient.
• Stroke: Because of our commitment to research and innovation, North Shore University Hospital is one of four hospitals in New York to receive advanced certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Visit the Center for Cerebrovascular & Endovascular Neurosurgery to learn more about our approach to stroke care.
• Brain tumor: Our research advises the Brain Tumor Center, where a variety of specialized experts treat primary and metastatic brain tumors.
• Neurotrauma: Through our research for the neurotrauma department, we’re able to offer advanced treatments, tailored rehabilitation programs and long-term support services to maximize your function and independence.
• Movement disorders: Our functional neurosurgeons specialize in deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders and continue to investigate in this field to discover new approaches to care.
• Epilepsy: We’re focused on providing the safest, most advanced treatments for epilepsy. Our research for the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center helps make seizure control possible—so you can enjoy life to the fullest.
• Spine: Experts at our Spine Center offer exceptional expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the back, neck and spine—thanks to dedicated, specific research on these conditions.