Neurosciences - Neurosurgery, Brain and Spine

At UAMS, we offer the best in medical care for patients who are seeking treatment for a variety of conditions that affect the brain and spine. Our multidisciplinary approach to treatment covers many specialties, including neurosurgery, neurology, physiatry, spine care and pain management.

Our experts will provide you with a thorough evaluation to create a personalized treatment plan. While we offer many cutting-edge procedures, UAMS also has the only facility in Arkansas that offers minimally-invasive procedures using the Gamma Knife Perfexion system to treat conditions such as tumors and vascular malformations.

We offer full service for physical and occupational therapy, hand therapy, speech therapy and physical fitness. And our center provides "prehabilitation," where patients who need to have surgery can undergo a preoperative program of exercise, reconditioning and diet to make their surgical outcome more successful.

Specialty Services

Brain Metastases

Cancer that has spread to the brain from another location in the body.

Benign Brain Tumors

An intracranial solid abnormal growth of cells within the brain or spinal canal.

Deep Brain Stimulation

Surgical treatment involving implantation of a device that sends impulses to specific parts of the brain.

Gamma Knife

A device used to treat brain tumors by using high-intensity radiation therapy in a short lapse of time.

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Nerve disorder associated with intense facial pain that impacts daily activities.

Skull Base Surgery

Surgery involving the base of the skull, complex brain tumors, aneurysms and arterial venous malformations.

Brain Surgery - Hope for a Bright Future

Frank Williams appeared to be the picture of good health. An avid golfer, Williams also enjoyed bicycling and weight lifting. And — at only 46 — he showed no signs of slowing down. However, that very same night, Williams’ life took an unexpected turn.

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