Brain & Neurology

Stroke, aphasia, concussion, spasticity, migraines: We face your brain and neurology conditions head on. We consistently win awards for our accredited stroke program, and pride ourselves on our premier services to treat your individual, complex condition—a broad spectrum of services to care for your whole self.

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Patient struggles to lift their arm after a stroke

Stroke program

Our stroke program is certified at the highest level of accreditation by Det Norske Veritas (DNV), and ranks as one of the best stroke programs in the nation. The American Stroke Association has given us the Gold Plus award for quality multiple years in a row.

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Common conditions we treat

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Aphasia
Concussion
Migraine
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Parkinson’s disease
Spasticity
Stroke
Traumatic brain injury

Services we offer

Our range of service offerings means that each patient gets the most effective care plan for their diagnosis.

Surgeries we offer

Our range of surgery and procedure offerings means that each patient gets the most effective care plan for their diagnosis.

Baclofen pumps
Cerebral aneurysm
Craniotomy
Pain pumps
Spinal/neck surgery
Spinal stimulators
Trauma (head and spine)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

North – Robbinsdale Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Center featuring highly experienced neurosurgery staff and leading techniques and technology. We provide elective, emergency, and trauma surgeries.

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Our highly trained experts empower you with the knowledge and the support you need to get the healthcare you want.

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David T. Chang, M.D., Ph.D., D.A.B.N.S.

Neurosurgery

“I focus on providing clear explanations to my patients so they understand their complex condition.”

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Praful Kelkar, MD

Brain & Neurology

“I feel blessed to help others and try to alleviate suffering caused by illnesses.”

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Hart P. Garner, M.D., D.A.B.N.S.

Neurosurgery

“My approach for each patient is to tailor the least invasive treatment plan to improve their quality of life.”

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Eric S. Nussbaum, M.D., D.A.B.N.S.

Neurosurgery

“Patients should feel cared for and that their treatment has been thoroughly reviewed with them.”

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Meysam A. Kebriaei, MD, MBA, DABNS

Neurosurgery

“I strive to establish a collaborative partnership with patients to develop a personalized treatment plan.”

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Natalia Dorland, MD

Brain & Neurology

“I provide care that I would like to receive myself if I was a patient.”

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Miriam Y. Kim, MD

Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery

“I work to deliver exceptional service and compassionate care to all our patients.”

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Eduardo J. Perez, M.D., D.A.B.N.S.

Neurosurgery

“I believe my role as a neurosurgeon is guiding each patient's decision-making for optimal outcomes.”

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Jason Cornelius, MD

Sleep Medicine, Neurology

“I strive to maintain lasting relationships with patients by emphasizing that their needs always come first.”

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Yu Zhao, MD, OD

Brain & Neurology

“My goal is to provide patient-centered individualized care, to help patients understand their condition and make informed decisions.”

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Matthias Feldkamp, MD, PhD

Neurosurgery

“I provide the best contemporary neurosurgical service with respect and clarity.”

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Xiaoming Dong, MD, MSc

Brain & Neurology

“I listen closely to my patients and engage them in care planning.”

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Aboubaker Sharaf, MD

Brain & Neurology

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Brent Berry, MD, PhD

Brain & Neurology

“Neurology is a frontier in science at this point in time and also presents the most challenging physiology and cases compared to other medical specialties.”

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