Virginia’s leader in neurological care
We are health care leaders in Virginia and beyond. From stroke and traumatic brain injury to epilepsy and ALS, our physicians and surgeons are here to provide personalized care.
Groundbreaking research and clinical trials make us a top choice for neurological and neurosurgical care. We push the limits of technology and teamwork to give you the best treatment possible.
A destination for trusted expert care
We are home to Virginia’s first certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, the largest ALS clinic in the state, a Level I trauma center and a Level 4 epilepsy center. VCU’s Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center is the only center in Virginia recognized by the Parkinson's Foundation as a Center of Excellence. We are one of 40 centers in the U.S. and 54 worldwide to hold this prestigious designation.
World-class centers and programs
We deliver care to patients with both common and complex conditions, including advanced treatment for stroke, epilepsy, normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), ALS, Parkinson’s disease and spinal conditions.
Our state’s first Comprehensive Stroke Center
"Time is brain" isn’t just a saying — it’s the driving force behind everything we do. Our patients have access to advanced treatments and 24/7 bedside care to give every stroke patient the best chance at recovery.
Level 4 epilepsy center
We are a Comprehensive Level 4 NAEC Epilepsy Center providing cutting-edge epilepsy care and personalized treatment plans. Our multidisciplinary team works together to provide innovative therapies such as responsive neurostimulation, deep brain stimulation and minimally invasive laser ablation.
World-renowned NPH care
VCU Health is home to one of the first dedicated NPH programs in the world. Our team uses the latest therapies to treat this often misdiagnosed condition, including a clinical trial for a new, less invasive treatment.
Virginia’s largest ALS program
Our ALS clinic and research program is the largest of its kind in Virginia and recognized as an ALS Association Center of Excellence. The Rapid Access Program gives patients from across the region immediate access to an ALS expert and same day testing.
A Center of Excellence for movement disorders
Our Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center is recognized as the only Center of Excellence in Virginia by the Parkinson’s Foundation. We treat a wide range of movement disorders with a team-based approach. This exceptional group of experts come together to help every patient live their best life.
A history of specialty spine treatment
Patients across the region are referred to VCU Health for spinal conditions and injuries. Our experienced physicians have a long history of providing effective, specialty care for both routine and complex diagnoses.
Patient stories
When minutes matter, VCU Health’s stroke team saves lives
After Chwanda Johnson had a stroke, paramedics took her to the emergency department at VCU Medical Center. The neurosurgery team removed the blood clot blocking blood flow to her brain stem. Chwanda was moving around and speaking with her family just a few hours after surgery and has now made a full recovery. Her family has a new motto -- “If anything goes wrong, go to VCU.”
Everyone kept sending Kevontae home – except our epilepsy team
At one point, Kevontae Smith was having more than 200 seizures a day. Experts from VCU Health’s epilepsy program knew they had to act fast. After having a procedure called responsive neurostimulation (RNS), Kevontae has seen a significant reduction in seizures and has a better quality of life.
Discovering a new path to treating NPH
Bill Hobgood is one of approximately 700,000 adults over the age of 60 to develop NPH. Bill is now part of a groundbreaking clinical trial at VCU Health, one of only 12 clinics in the country testing this new, less invasive treatment. Since joining the trial, Bill has already seen improvement in his condition.
Our providers and clinics
Whether you’re traveling 10 minutes or 10 hours, expect nationally recognized treatment at our many locations.