One of the most rapidly advancing areas of medicine has been and will continue to be neurosurgical care. Today at St. Joseph Hospital, neurosurgical patients benefit from leading edge diagnostics, minimally invasive techniques, implantable therapies and clinical research studies. Here, neurosurgery patients receive the region’s most current and comprehensive therapies to change the course of their diseases and heal from traumatic injuries.
St. Joseph Hospital partners with the largest group of neurosurgeons in Orange County. These specialists collaborate with primary care physicians, radiation oncologists, interventional radiologists and the hospital’s highly specialized medical, surgical and rehabilitative staff. All prioritize patient safety, comfort and dignity.
Brain and pituitary tumors
Brain and spine trauma
Cerebral aneurysms and vascular malformations
Epilepsy and seizures
Hemorrhagic stroke
Hydrocephalus
Lumbar and cervical disease (neck and lower back pain)
Frameless stereotactic navigation for all tumor removal
Gamma Knife treatment (offsite)
Herniated disk resection
Hydrocephalus shunt
Kyphoplasty
Microsurgery
Minimally invasive spinal procedures
Neurosurgical clipping
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Third ventriculostomy
Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy
Vagal Nerve Stimulator implants through a single incision
Vertebroplasty
Ventricular peritoneal shunts with programmable valves
XLIF minimally invasive lumbar fusion
X-STOP spinal implant for motion preservation
Spine Pain Assessment for Back and Neck
Back and neck pain affects millions. In just a few minutes, our spine pain quiz helps you better understand your symptoms and how severe they may be. You’ll receive personalized guidance so you can take the next step with confidence.
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“Thank you so much for helping me get better. My neck and arm were so bad. I still am recovering and I know it will take time. You did a beautiful operation on me, and if I ever have to have... ” read more
Patient of Lars Anker, MD
“Thank you so much for helping me get better. My neck and arm were so bad. I still am recovering and I know it will take time. You did a beautiful operation on me, and if I ever have to have... ” read more
“Dr. Ho is one of the best (maybe the best) surgeons that we have ever encountered. He talked to our entire family before the surgery and walked us through the entire process.... read more
Patient of Hector Ho, MD
“Dr. Ho is one of the best (maybe the best) surgeons that we have ever encountered. He talked to our entire family before the surgery and walked us through the entire process.... read more
