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Neurology Services at Banner Desert Medical Center

Excellence in neurological and neurocritical care

At Banner Desert Medical Center, we provide world-class care for conditions affecting the brain, spine and nervous system. Our expert team includes neurologists, neurosurgeons, nurse practitioners, nurses, therapists, pharmacists and social workers, all working together to offer compassionate, around-the-clock care.

People from across Arizona trust us for advanced diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation - all in one location.

Conditions we treat

We care for a wide range of neurological conditions, including:

Advanced neurocritical care for neurological emergencies

Our new neurocritical care unit offers advanced care for patients with life-threatening brain and spinal cord injuries. Fellowship-trained neurointensivists and a full multidisciplinary team deliver around-the-clock care in our specialized neuro ICU.

We care for patients with:

  • Stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic)
  • Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries
  • Seizures and status epilepticus
  • Coma and neurogenic respiratory failure
  • Brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis
  • Brain tumors and spinal cord disorders
  • Nerve and muscle diseases
  • Delirium

Research shows that care in a dedicated neuro ICU improves outcomes, shortens hospital stays and improves recovery.

Comprehensive stroke care

Our award-winning stroke program offers care from the emergency room through rehabilitation. Services include:

  • Rapid stroke diagnosis and treatment, including clot-busting medications (tPA)
  • Advanced imaging for urgent intervention
  • Neuro intervention and neuro surgery for complex cases
  • Stroke rehabilitation planning

Our multidisciplinary stroke team, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, specialty-trained nurses, pharmacists and rehabilitation therapists, build a personalized plan to support your recovery.

Recognitions:

  • Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center since 2012
  • American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Gold Plus Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite award

View our 2026 Stroke Program Overview Data.

Why choose Banner Desert Medical Center?

  • Fellowship-trained specialists
  • 24/7 access to advanced neurology and neurocritical care
  • State-of-the-art imaging and monitoring
  • Comprehensive rehabilitation programs
  • Access to clinical trials and academic research