We care for everything that affects the brain, spine and nerves. That includes problems like headaches, seizures, memory loss, tremors, numbness, trouble walking, vision changes and more. No matter what’s going on, we’ll listen, run the right tests and help you understand your next steps.
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We care for people with all kinds of brain, spine and nerve problems—whether they come on suddenly or get worse over time. These issues can be caused by things like injuries, infections, tumors, gene changes, or other health conditions. Some are common, like migraines or memory loss, and others are more rare.
There are more than 600 neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and many more. These conditions can affect how you think, move, speak, see or feel—and they can make everyday life more difficult.
We work closely with you and your primary care doctor to understand what’s going on and create a care plan that fits your needs. Our goal is to help you feel your best, stay independent and keep doing the things you love.
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Conditions
You can count on us to provide compassionate and supportive care for neurological conditions, including:
Alzheimer's disease
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
Bacterial infection
Brain injuries
Brain tumors
Cerebral palsy
Chronic pain
Dementia
Epilepsy
Facial pain
Fungal infection
Headache
Migraine
Multiple sclerosis
Neurodegenerative disorders
Neuromuscular disorders
Parasitic infection
Parkinson's disease
Peripheral nerve disorders
Sleep disorder
Spine injuries and disorders
Stroke
Tremor
Viral infection
Young adult stroke
Testing
We use advanced tools and technology to find out what’s going on with your brain, spine and nerves. Some neurological problems can cause physical symptoms—like muscle weakness, pain or trouble with balance. Others may affect your mood or how you think and feel.
Our team looks closely at how your nervous system is working. We check your balance, reflexes, memory, coordination and more to see how your brain and body are connected. This helps us understand the full picture of your health.
Along with a physical exam, we may recommend tests such as:
- Blood tests
- Biopsies
- Carotid doppler ultrasound
- Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
- Computerized tomography angiography scan
- Computerized tomography (CT) scan
- Electroencephalograms (EEG)
- Electromyogram (EMG)
- Electroneurogram (ENG)
- Eye movement analysis
- Genetic testing
- Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)
- Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Muscle biopsy
- Nerve conduction studies
- Positron emission tomography scan (PET)
Treatments
While many neurologic disorders don’t have a cure yet, new treatments are helping repair and restore brain and nerve function. These advances can improve how you feel and help you live more independently.
Not everyone needs surgery. Treatment depends on how serious your condition is and what symptoms you have. We work with you to find the best options that fit your needs.
Some treatments we offer include:
- Clinical trials
- Deep brain stimulation
- Medications
- Neurorehabilitation
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
I knew they were in the best hands. The whole Tufts Medical Center team was incredible. I felt how much they cared for all of us and I never felt alone in the process.
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Clinical trials
ALS-TMS
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Healthy volunteers
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18+
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C2D2AI Participant Recruitment Feasibility Study
Cerebrovascular disease
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Decartes-08 for Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis
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18+
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