Why Choose UHealth?

Top-rated neurology team. Our team has more than 70 renowned research and clinical faculty in most of the neurological sub-specialties. Together with UHealth’s expert neurosurgeons, U.S. News and World Report ranked us in the top 50 among teams in the country, and our department ranked in the top 21 in NIH funding.

High case volume. Our neurologists are experienced and knowledgeable. The number of patients our department has cared for is impressive; as an example, there are about 2,500 patients with movement disorders, 2,000 patients with multiple sclerosis, 1,000 patients with cognitive impairment, 1,500 with stroke and about 300 patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Clinical and laboratory research. The physicians and scientists within the department also conduct cutting-edge clinical and basic science laboratory research in a variety of program areas including cerebrovascular disease; ALS and other neuromuscular diseases; epilepsy; genetic and mitochondrial diseases of the nervous system; movement disorders and degenerative diseases; neuro-pharmacology; and neurophysiology. 

Centers of Excellence. The Neurology Department is considered a Center of Excellence with clinical and research focus on a number of conditions, including Parkinson’s Disease (PD), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Tourette Syndrome, Huntington's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Charcot Marie Tooth Disorder, and Wilson's Disease. This esteemed qualification is fostered by long-term collaborations with the national organizations, such as National Parkinson Foundation and the National MS Society.

Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute. The McKnight Brain Institute conducts clinical and basic research in the area of age-related memory loss and the Brain Endowment Bank, which studies the brain and how it is affected by PD and other movement disorders, drug addiction, and aging.

Specialized headache services. We specialize in headaches, so you know you are getting neurologists with specific experience. When you meet with our specialists, they obtain an accurate diagnosis and develop a headache care plan that emphasizes prevention, risk reduction, safety, and return to well-being. Consultation and referral services are enriched with patient education and interdisciplinary referrals when appropriate.

Neurocritical care. Our physicians are internationally trained and staff two intensive care units: a 24-bed unit located at Jackson Memorial Hospital and an 8-bed unit at UHealth Tower.

Neuromuscular expertise. Our diverse faculty provides comprehensive and compassionate care to patients with a broad range of neuromuscular diseases, as well as both electrodiagnostic and neuromuscular pathology services. The neuromuscular team works out of the Kessenich Family ALS Clinics, the adult and pediatric Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinics and the University of Miami Electromyography Laboratory.

Neuropsychology services. We are one of the only neuropsychology programs in South Florida. Our neuropsychologists evaluate patients with a wide variety of neurological, psychological, and medical disorders affecting cognition and emotion, and conduct industry-leading research.

Experts in pediatric neurology. The pediatric neurology specialists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, in affiliation with Holtz Children's Hospital and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, are committed to the diagnosis and treatment of childhood-onset neurologic disorders.

Accredited Comprehensive Sleep Center by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. We combine expert evaluation, best-in-class treatment of sleep disorders, and outstanding research initiatives for South Florida. Our clinical services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of specialists and technologists.