Neurology Services

The Neurosciences at Tenet Health Central Coast unite neurology and neurological surgery to provide unsurpassed care in the treatment of your brain, spine or neck condition.

At Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center, you have access to a specialized care team, dedicated exclusively to the treatment of brain and neurological conditions. Our brain and neurology specialists include experienced neurosurgeons, neurologists and certified nurses. Whenever possible, our neuroscience center uses minimally invasive techniques that promote faster recovery times. Some conditions that we treat include:

Strokes and mini-strokes
Brain aneurysms
Head and neck vascular injuries
Large vessel occlusions
Spinal injuries and compression fractures
Carotid artery disease
Uncontrolled nose bleeds
Diseases and conditions that can lead to stroke

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Neurology Classes & Events

Neurosurgery

Our neurosurgery program treats diseases and disorders of the brain, spine and nervous system.

Stroke Treatment

Learn more about stroke treatment and recognizing the symptoms of stroke.

Stroke Support

Tenet Health Central Coast offers a monthly Stroke Support Group at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center and Twin Cities...

Average Door to Needle Times

This represents how quickly we are able to provide an intravenous "clot busting" medication for acute ischemic stroke.

Qt. 1	Qt. 2	Qt. 3	Qt. 4
70	53	68

GOAL of 60 min.

Assessed for Rehab

Indicates % of patients who are assessed and receive rehabilitation services while admitted in the hospital with a diagnosis of stroke.

Qt. 1	Qt. 2	Qt. 3	Qt. 4
93%	95%

GOAL of ≥ 75%

(Both of these measures are tracked and graded by American Stroke Association's Get With the Guidelines Quality and Achievement program)

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