Neurological care
Neurological care is the practice of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and function of diseases relating to the nerves and nervous system. Neurologists and neurosurgeons treat disorders that affect the brain or spinal cord.
Neurologists in Aurora, Colorado
Neurological issues profoundly effect your entire wellbeing. Let us walk the road to recovery with you.
At HCA HealthONE Aurora, we offer testing and treatment for some of the most complex brain and nervous system conditions. Our neurologists and neurosurgeons use the latest imaging technology and establish a personalized treatment plan just for you.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Neurological conditions we treat
We provide assessments, diagnostics, patient education and medication management for various neurological disorders, including:
- Chronic headaches
- Cluster headaches
- Concussions
- Exertional headaches
- Migraine headaches
- Movement disorders
- Pseudotumor cerebri (intracranial hypertension)
- Sinus headaches
- Spinal disorders
- Stroke
- Tension headaches
- Traumatic brain injuries
Neurology services we provide
Neurological care is never one-size-fits-all. We perform extensive testing to determine exactly what is affecting you so we can begin effective treatment.
Neurological exams we offer
Our specialists diagnose brain and nervous system conditions using a variety of advanced testing, including:
- Brain endoscopy
- Cine flow study
- Computerized tomography (CT) scan
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Electroneurodiagnostics
- Intraoperative 3D brain imaging
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Positron emission tomography (PET)
- Transcranial Doppler study
- Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
- Ultrasound of the carotid arteries
Neurological treatments we offer
Some of our neurological treatments include:
- Aphasia treatment
- Astrocytoma treatment
- Brain mapping
- Chiari malformation treatment
- Glioblastoma multiforme treatment
- Meningioma treatment
- Microvascular decompression
- Stroke treatment
- Tumor removal
- Vagal nerve stimulator placement
Advanced stroke care
HCA HealthONE Aurora is a Primary Stroke Center certified through the DNV and this designation demonstrates our commitment to excellence in stroke care.
Our stroke care program features:
- 24/7 services for ischemic stroke patients
- 24/7 on-call neurology coverage
- AirLife Denver for rapid transport to our medical center
- Neurological rehabilitation (neurorehab)
- Partnership with HCA HealthONE Spalding Rehabilitation for highly specialized inpatient and outpatient neurorehab
- Skull-based neurosurgeons specializing in cerebrovascular services
- Stroke alert program
- Stroke support group
Stroke telemedicine
Our hospital is equipped with remote access stroke care technology. This means if you are exhibiting stroke symptoms and arrive at our emergency room (ER), you can be assessed almost instantaneously by neurologists specializing in stroke care. As a result, emergency physicians can more quickly treat you, reducing or eliminating long-term stroke impacts.
Stroke alert program
We developed a stroke alert program as a benefit to you. As part of this program, specially trained stroke response teams work closely with our emergency medical services (EMS) providers. Together, they quickly and appropriately identify and treat strokes by immediately:
- Determining the time of onset of the symptoms
- Determining the possible contributing risk factors
- Performing a CT scan in the ER
- Providing in-person or telemedicine neurology evaluation
Stroke support group
Hosted at HCA HealthONE Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital's life gym, this monthly group session provides further education and support for individuals who have had a stroke and their families. Sessions are typically on the third Wednesday of the month from 2:00pm to 3:00pm. For questions, contact the Spalding Outpatient Clinic at (303) 363-5150.
Swedish Neuro Network
HCA HealthONE Swedish is a national leader in the area of neurosciences. Featuring clinical depth and a team of experts combined with unparalleled outcomes, Swedish has become the gold standard in stroke, neurology and neurosurgical care.
The Swedish Neuro Network leverages the quality and capabilities of Swedish with stroke/neuro care at five other HCA HealthONE acute care hospitals to benefit patients throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Services are available at:
- HCA HealthONE Swedish
- HCA HealthONE Mountain Ridge
- HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's
- HCA HealthONE Rose
- HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge
- HCA HealthONE Aurora
Epilepsy and seizure management
We are dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Our electroneurodiagnostics laboratory allows our doctors to accurately diagnose seizure disorders. We also have experience helping women manage their seizure disorders during pregnancy.
Movement disorder care
Our team of skilled providers, including neuropsychologists, addresses cognitive problems and provides patient and family education for:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease)
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson's disease
Although there are no cures for these diseases, we help manage and fine-tune medications to reduce your symptoms as much as possible. Additionally, if you have Parkinson's disease, we offer deep brain stimulation as an advanced treatment.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS)
DBS is a surgical procedure used to treat neurological symptoms caused by Parkinson's disease. This procedure can help reduce tremors, rigidity, stiffness, walking problems and slowed movement. It is generally used if you have symptoms that cannot be controlled with medication.
DBS does not damage healthy brain tissue, and it can be reversed. It can also easily be adjusted as your condition changes, and it decreases side effects caused by medications.
Spine care
We use a collaborative approach to spine care, which combines expertise from specialists in Orthopedic care.
Stroke Data Reporting: January – December 2025
| Measure | HCA HealthONE Aurora | National Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Median ED arrival to treatment with clot busting medication (TNK/tPA) | 32 minutes | 60 minutes or less- American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines Goal |
| Fastest time to clot busting medication (TNK/tPA) | 13 minutes | 60 minutes or less- American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines Goal |
Neurorehabilitation
An injury to the brain or central nervous system can seriously affect your ability to perform a variety of tasks. This is why, when you are admitted to our hospital for a brain or central nervous system disorder, we begin intensive neurological rehabilitation as soon you are capable. This can include physical, occupational and/or speech therapy.
As part of our comprehensive neurological care program, neurorehabilitation helps improve your ability to function independently after being diagnosed with a neurological conditions, such as a brain injury or infection.
We have developed a care program with nearby HCA HealthONE Spalding Rehabilitation, a licensed acute rehabilitation center that specializes in neurological rehabilitation. This relationship allows you to transition smoothly from the acute hospital setting into a rehab facility.
Symptoms of a stroke
A stroke is a very serious medical event. As such, if you or a loved one is concerned that a stroke may be in progress, fast action saves lives.
BE FAST
Symptoms of all strokes can be remembered with the acronym BE FAST:
- Balance — Are you experiencing a sudden loss of balance or coordination?
- Eyes — Are you having a sudden change in vision or trouble seeing?
- Face — Is one side of the face drooping?
- Arms — Can you raise both arms? Does one drift downward?
- Speech — Are words slurred? Can your repeat back a simple sentence?
- Time — Time is crucial. If you notice these symptoms, call 911.
Additionally, emergency medical professionals are trained to recognize additional, more subtle symptoms that may indicate rarer types of stroke, such as LVO. This training allows our EMS team to notify our stroke alert team so they can prepare to rapidly provide this critical treatment.
Symptoms of all strokes can be remembered with the acronym BE FAST:
- Balance — Are you experiencing a sudden loss of balance or coordination?
- Eyes — Are you having a sudden change in vision or trouble seeing?
- Face — Is one side of the face drooping?
- Arms — Can you raise both arms? Does one drift downward?
- Speech — Are words slurred? Can your repeat back a simple sentence?
- Time — Time is crucial. If you notice these symptoms, call 911.
Additionally, emergency medical professionals are trained to recognize additional, more subtle symptoms that may indicate rarer types of stroke, such as LVO. This training allows our EMS team to notify our stroke alert team so they can prepare to rapidly provide this critical treatment.