UMN Department of Neurology
UMN Department of Neurology is a general practice practice in Minneapolis, MN.
About
The University of Minnesota Department of Neurology focuses on providing patient care, advanced training, and cutting-edge research in neurological disorders. The department's highest priority is translating research into world-class patient care, utilizing state-of-the-art techniques for diagnosis, evaluation, management, and treatment of adult patients with demyelinating and autoimmune disorders of the brain and spinal cord, as well as a wide range of subspecialties including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and stroke.
The department operates across four public teaching hospitals: the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview; Hennepin Healthcare; the Minneapolis Veterans Administration Hospital; and Regions Medical Center. Its academic mission involves training neurologists and neuroscientists through residency and fellowship programs, caring for over 1,000 neurology inpatients annually, providing 2,000 inpatient consultations, and handling 10,000 outpatient visits.
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Frequently asked questions
- What neurological subspecialties does the University of Minnesota Department of Neurology offer?
- The Department of Neurology provides a wide range of subspecialty clinical services. These include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, ataxia, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular and sleep disorders, stroke, headache, pain management, and neurocritical care. They also offer specialized evaluation and treatment for demyelinating disorders and autoimmune disorders of the brain and spinal cord.
- How does the Department of Neurology contribute to medical education and training?
- The department's academic mission is to provide a basic understanding of neurological disorder causes to develop effective new therapies. It offers adult and child neurology residency programs, as well as fellowships in areas like Clinical Neurophysiology, Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurocritical Care, Neuromuscular Medicine, and Vascular Neurology. Faculty members are dedicated to residency education across multiple teaching hospitals.
- What is the focus of research within the University of Minnesota Department of Neurology?
- Research is a critical element in the fight against neurological disease, paving the way for new therapies and expanding the academic mission. The department's research enterprise focuses on understanding the root cause of neurological disorders. Physicians pioneer new surgical therapies for conditions like Parkinson's disease and dystonia, and apply deep brain stimulation for movement and psychiatric disorders.
- Where does the University of Minnesota Department of Neurology provide patient care?
- The Department of Neurology provides patient care across four public teaching hospitals: the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview; Hennepin Healthcare; the Minneapolis Veterans Administration Hospital; and Regions Medical Center. They also operate various adult and pediatric neurology clinics, including specialized MINCEP Epilepsy Care and Memory Care programs in different locations.
- Does the Department of Neurology collaborate with other medical departments?
- Yes, the Department of Neurology has interdisciplinary programs across all major subspecialties through collaborations. They work with colleagues in the Departments of Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, Radiology/Neuroradiology, ENT, Biomedical Engineering, and Neuroscience. Additionally, they collaborate with the Center for Magnetic Resonance Research, the Institute of Human Genetics, and the Division of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Contact & hours
Address
12-100 Phillips Wangensteen Building
Minneapolis