Brain & Spine
Bringing the most comprehensive range of neuroscience services to Wake County and beyond
The region’s first choice for brain and spine patients
WakeMed Brain and Spine Health provides the most comprehensive range of neuroscience services in Wake County. We partner with board-certified neurosurgeons, neurologists, critical care intensivists, neuroradiologists and rehabilitation experts to create a coordinated multidisciplinary team.
Find a Brain & Spine DoctorOur distinction in cardiac and vascular procedures extends to brain and spine health with specialists in cardiovascular and neurovascular intervention working together to manage complex central nervous system vascular disorders.
A center of excellence, you can be certain of our superior value. We deliver comprehensive diagnostic and treatment plans with exceptional outcomes, individualized to the needs of each patient.
We offer numerous services, such as neurodiagnostics, to treat an array of conditions affecting the brain, nerves and spine. Here are the most common conditions we treat:
| Brain/Head Conditions | Spine & Nerve Conditions | Neurological Conditions |
| Aneurysm | Bulging Disc | Alzheimer's/Dementia |
| AV Fistula | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Cerebral Palsy |
| Brain Tumors | Herniated Disc | Concussion |
| Carotid Stenosis | Low Back Pain | Elderly Wellness |
| Cavernoma | Neck Pain | Fibromyalgia |
| Cerebral Hemorrhage | Nerve Injuries | Movement and Memory |
| Chiari Malformation | Pinched Nerve | Multiple Sclerosis |
| Concussion | Ruptured Disc | Myasthenia Gravis |
| CSF Leak | Sciatica | Pain Management |
| Epilepsy | Scoliosis - Lars | Parkinson's Disease |
| Hemifacial Spasms | Spinal Tumors | Pediatric Tethered Cord |
| Hydrocephalus | Spine | Seizures |
| Moyamoya Disease | Syringomyelia | Sleep |
| Shunts | Vacuum Disc Phenomenon | Spina Bifida |
| Stroke | Sleep Apnea | |
| TBI/Trauma | ||
| Trigeminal Neuralgia | ||
| Vertebral Artery Dissection |
And this is all supported by a strong continuum of care:
- Emergency Care — Wake County's only Level I Trauma Center as designated by North Carolina's Office of Emergency Medical Services
- Rehabilitation Hospital — The largest and most comprehensive rehabilitation hospital in the area, including a wide range of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs for stroke.
- Neuroscience Intermediate Care Unit
- Neurosurgical Operating Suites
- Primary Stroke Centers — Both Raleigh Campus and Cary Hospital are recognized by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as hospitals that follow best practices and meet standards to support better outcomes for stroke care.