Providence Spokane Neuroscience Institute

When a serious illness or injury changes what your body can do, getting back to daily life takes focused, expert support. Our Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation program helps you regain strength, mobility and independence through intensive, physician-led therapy. As part of inpatient rehabilitation, you work with a dedicated care team in a setting designed for your safety and recovery. Because no two patients are alike, we build a personalized plan around your goals — so you can return home or to your community as fully as possible.

Changes in memory, thinking or focus can feel worrying — for you and the people who love you. We’re here to help you understand what's happening and what to do next. We bring together specialists who diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of cognitive conditions, using advanced testing to guide clear, personalized care decisions. Whether you're seeking answers about memory loss, dementia or ways to protect your brain as you age, we partner with you and your family to support your health — mind, body and spirit.

Endovascular surgery is minimally invasive surgery that uses small tubes called catheters to remove blood clots from blood vessels without the need for large incisions. During this procedure, a surgeon usually fixes damaged blood vessels and restores blood flow, which can lower your risk of heart attack or stroke.

A tumor affecting the brain, spine or nervous system raises urgent, difficult questions — and you deserve answers from experts who treat these conditions every day. Our Neuro-Oncology team provides advanced, comprehensive care for adult patients with primary or metastatic central nervous system (CNS) tumors. Neurologists, neurosurgeons, oncologists and support staff work together to design a treatment plan built around you, combining leading-edge techniques with compassionate, whole-person support. From diagnosis through treatment and recovery, we walk alongside you and your loved ones every step of the way.

After a stroke, injury or illness affecting the nervous system, relearning everyday skills takes time, patience and expert support. Our Neurological Rehabilitation program is designed to help you regain function, ease symptoms and improve your overall well-being. A physician-supervised team of therapists and specialists works with you on movement, thinking, communication and daily living — building a plan around your unique needs. Active involvement from you and your family is vital to your progress, and we're here to guide and support you all the way to the highest level of function and independence possible.

When you're facing symptoms like seizures, headaches or memory changes, our neurology team is here to help. We diagnose and treat conditions of the brain, spine and nervous system, so you can get answers and the care that's right for you.

Facing a neurological condition can feel overwhelming — but you don't have to navigate it alone. Our team of specially trained neurology, neurosurgery and stroke experts focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders that affect the nervous system, including the brain, cerebrovascular system, spine and peripheral nerves. This multidisciplinary team combines leading-edge research and innovative techniques to deliver comprehensive, personalized care for a wide range of neurological conditions — treating the whole person, mind, body and spirit.

Considering surgery on your brain or spine is a big step, and you deserve a team with deep expertise and genuine care. Neurosurgery is one of the most rapidly advancing areas of medicine, and here you benefit from leading-edge diagnostics, minimally invasive techniques, implantable medical devices and clinical research. Our neurosurgeons receive the region's most current and comprehensive procedures to change the course of disease and heal from traumatic injuries. Working closely with your wider care team, we prioritize your safety, comfort and dignity at every stage.

When your child has a neurological concern, you want specialists who understand both the condition and the child. Children with neurological problems deserve special treatment — and that's exactly what they get here. Our pediatric neuroscience specialists diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of conditions affecting the developing brain, spine and nervous system, from seizures to headaches to developmental concerns. We partner closely with you and your family to make sure your child gets the care they need to thrive, with support for the whole family along the way.

If your child needs surgical care for the brain, spine or nervous system, our pediatric neurosurgery specialists provide it with compassion and expertise — treating head and spinal trauma, tumors, hydrocephalus and malformations.

Back and neck problems can affect nearly everything you do — work, sleep, time with the people you love. Our spine care team is here to help you find relief and get moving again. We diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of spine conditions, guiding you toward the least invasive treatment with the highest chance of success. Whenever possible, we recommend nonsurgical options before exploring surgery. Working together, our specialists design a personalized plan around your symptoms and goals — so you can get back to the activities that matter most.

If back or neck pain hasn't improved with other treatments, spine surgery may be the next step toward relief — and you want it done by experts you trust. Our spine surgeons treat a variety of conditions, using both traditional and minimally invasive approaches to resolve spinal issues. We have the expertise to perform even complex spinal reconstruction, ensuring no portion of the spine is out of reach. Throughout your care, we take time to explain your options clearly, so you can make confident decisions and focus on recovery.

In a stroke, every minute matters — and fast, expert care can change everything about your recovery. To combat stroke and its effects, we provide evidence-based, comprehensive care from preventive education and screenings to diagnosis, immediate intervention, management and rehabilitation. Our multidisciplinary team of stroke clinicians rapidly assesses and treats patients with the latest technologies, working together toward the goal of restoring your function and quality of life. From your first moments of care through rehabilitation, we're with you and your loved ones at every step.

When a stroke happens, expert help can't wait — and it shouldn't depend on where you live. Our Telestroke program connects you and your local care team to stroke specialists in real time, using secure video technology to guide rapid diagnosis and treatment. That means fast access to advanced stroke expertise, even when a specialist isn't physically at your bedside. By bringing the right knowledge to the right place at the right moment, we help improve your chances of recovery — 24/7 access to specialized care, close to home.