Neurology and Neurosurgery

Benjamin Lidwig Sharp Grossmont Focused Ultrasound Celebration

Sharp Grossmont celebrates 50th focused ultrasound

Benjamin Ludwig celebrated the hospital’s milestone after this state-of-the-art, noninvasive technology was used to treat his essential tremor.

Brain surgery while awake protects speech functions (video)

Ryan Gamble had several hours to get to know his neurosurgeon and surgical team as they delicately removed a brain tumor while he was awake.

What is a neuro-ophthalmologist?

Where brain and eye health meet, you’ll find a subspecialty of neurology and ophthalmology that helps treat and diagnose complex cases.

Seeing clearly after successful brain tumor treatment

There seemed to be no end in sight to the headaches and vision loss LaJeanne was experiencing due to a brain tumor — until Sharp doctors discovered the cause.

Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s patients (video)

Parkinson’s, essential tremor and other movement disorder patients can benefit from advanced surgery and technology.

Bonnie Conway of San Diego at Sharp Grossmont Hospital with Dr. Vamsi Chavakula and the focused ultrasound team

How Bonnie got her joy back (video)

A state-of-the-art treatment helped this essential tremor patient get back to doing the things she loves.

Dr. Vamsi Chavakula and MRI technologist Najeeb Azhand at Sharp Grossmont Hospital

New hope for those with essential tremor and Parkinson’s

The precision of MRI technology can now improve tremors caused by these conditions, with a one-time incisionless procedure.

Shaking hands, neck or voice can mean more than Parkinson’s

A common movement disorder called essential tremor can be controlled — or eliminated — with medication or a surgical procedure.

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