Services
Neurology and Neurosurgery
Advanced care for the brain, spine, and blood vessels
At Adventist Health, we know that disorders of the spine, brain, and blood vessels — such as stroke — can have devastating effects on people’s lives and families. That’s why we’re committed to providing compassionate and expedient care and advanced treatment options — to ensure you have access to life-saving care when it matters most.
Depend on our expert team in a stroke emergency
At Adventist Health, we’re no strangers to rapid evaluation and treatment for complex conditions. And when it comes to stroke, you need to act fast. Receiving immediate treatment for stroke and stroke-like symptoms significantly increases your chances for recovery and survival. Our teams provide care for stroke conditions including:
Our approach to stroke treatment
Our team uses advanced, minimally invasive techniques to diagnose and treat stroke and other neurological conditions with precision and care. From procedure to recovery, you’ll be supported by a coordinated team focused on delivering safe, personalized treatment, and the best possible outcomes.
Your procedure
These procedures are performed using thin, flexible instruments guided through the vascular system with the help of advanced imaging technology. This approach enables targeted treatment while minimizing the need for traditional surgery.
Your care team
Your stroke care team will work together to provide safe, coordinated, and personalized care and may include:
- Anesthesiologists
- Doctors
- Neurosurgeons
- Nurses
- Radiology technologists
- Stroke or neuroscience coordinators
Whether you are in the hospital or seen in an outpatient clinic, our specialists will communicate closely with your healthcare providers and your family.
What to expect
While in our care, you will receive tests to determine the type and severity of your condition to guide the best course of treatment, which might include medication, surgery, or neurointerventional/endovascular procedures.
Should you require an interventional procedure, our team is highly skilled at performing the latest procedures, including minimally invasive ones, to ensure the best outcomes.
Know the warning signs
Time is critical during a stroke. The sooner you seek treatment, the better chance you have of reducing lasting effects. Use the acronym BE FAST to remember the following warning signs:
B = Balance issues
E = Eyes blur/vision changes
F = Face drooping
A = Arm/leg weakness
S = Speech difficulty (understanding or speaking)
T = Time to call 911
Should you experience these symptoms, call 911 to be taken to the nearest emergency room.
Advanced treatment for brain, spine, and neurological disorders
We specialize in the evaluation and treatment of disorders of the nervous system, as well as non-surgical treatment of spine, joint, and chronic pain. Our collaboration with UCSF Health brings the highest level of neurosurgical and spine care to SLO County residents and provides direct access to UCSF specialists. Working together, our teams treat a wide range of conditions, including:
Meet our team
Other affiliated neurosurgeons
Community Partnership
Offering excellence through partnership with UCSF Health
Our partnership with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Health allows us to provide the next level of neurosurgical and spine care by leveraging the latest proven technologies and nationally recognized expertise.
Patient Story
How acting fast made the difference
When Laurel Krause began to experience symptoms she couldn’t ignore — slurred speech and a feeling of numbness — she knew something was wrong. Deep down, she suspected it might be serious. But like many people facing a health scare, Laurel was afraid to go to the doctor.
Our locations
Hospital, Emergency Room
Adventist Health Sierra Vista Medical Center
1010 Murray Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Hospital, Emergency Room
Adventist Health Twin Cities Medical Center
1100 Las Tablas Road
Templeton, CA 93465
Specialty Care
Adventist Health Specialty Care
35 Casa Street, Suite 320
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Specialty Care
Adventist Health Specialty Care
6955 El Camino Real, Suite 101
Atascadero, CA 93422