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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Why choose North Memorial Health?

We provide expert care to patients with a wide range of neurological conditions. Our network of board-certified specialists includes: emergency physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, intervention radiologists, psychiatrists, neurological psychologists, physical medicine, and rehabilitation.

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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

Learn more about your diagnosis and how our team works together to create a treatment plan.

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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Care team

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

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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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Yu Zhao

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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Eric Nussbaum

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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Miriam Y. Kim, MD

Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery
“ I work to deliver exceptional service and compassionate care to all our patients.”
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Matthias Feldkamp, MD, PhD

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

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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Brent Berry

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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David Chang

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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Natalia Dorland, MD

Brain & Neurology
“ I provide care that I would like to receive myself if I was a patient.”
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Hart Garner

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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Eduardo Perez

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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Xiaoming Dong, MD, MSc

Brain & Neurology
“ I listen closely to my patients and engage them in care planning.”
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Aboubaker Sharaf

Aboubaker Sharaf, MD

Brain & Neurology
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Partnership practices

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Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology

Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology’s mission is to provide exceptional, personalized neurologic care. For services and locations, visit us online.

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Midwest Spine & Brain Institute

Midwest Spine & Brain Institute is dedicated to restoring lives affected by spine and brain injury, disease, and disorder.

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Convenient, comprehensive care, close to you.