The neurosurgeons at Torrance Memorial Medical Center’s Lundquist
Neurosciences Institute provide comprehensive care for a full range of
neurological conditions that require surgical treatment. If you need surgery
to treat your neurological condition, our multidisciplinary team of specialists
— including neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, registered
dietitians, social workers, and physical, occupational, behavioral, and
speech therapists — will provide you with outstanding care that
supports your physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.
What is Neurosurgery?
Neurosurgery is a medical specialty that focuses on surgical treatment
of neurological conditions that affect the brain, spine, and nerves. Our
neurosurgeons provide expert surgical care for a full range of neurological
conditions, including:
- Brain tumor
- Pituitary tumor
- Neurovascular diseases
- Stroke
- Spine disorders
- Cerebrospinal fluid leak
- Seizure disorders
Cedars-Sinai Affiliation
Torrance Memorial’s affiliation with the neurology and neurosurgery
team at Cedars-Sinai - which is ranked among the best hospitals in the
nation for neurology and neurosurgery care by
U.S. News and World Report - means that our patients have access to some of the nation’s top
doctors, the most promising clinical trials, and the latest and best treatments.
In collaboration with Cedars-Sinai neurologists and neurosurgeons, Torrance
Memorial’s team of neurosurgery experts will provide you with personalized
neurosurgical care close to home, including surgical treatment and follow-up care.
Multidisciplinary Care
Your multidisciplinary team will include neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists,
social workers, and physical, occupational, behavioral, and speech therapists,
who will work together to deliver leading-edge treatment for your neurological
condition while caring for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Your team will meet to discuss your condition and develop a treatment plan
that addresses your needs. You will receive neurosurgical care at Torrance
Memorial from our dedicated team of neurosurgeons, eliminating your need
to travel far from home to access leading-edge treatment.
Research and Clinical Trials
When you choose Torrance Memorial for neurosurgical care, you will have
access to the full spectrum of research and clinical trials available
at Cedars-Sinai. Cedars-Sinai’s clinical trials and research are
aimed at improving testing methods, treatments, quality of life, and recovery
for people with neurological conditions.