Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Care

U.S. News & World Report ranked UChicago Medicine among the best in the nation for neurology and neurosurgery and cancer care. Our multidisciplinary team of experts work together to plan and deliver individualized care for patients with the most complex brain and spinal cord tumors.

At UChicago Medicine, we provide personalized approaches and advanced treatment options including surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy for all types of brain and spinal cord tumors. Patients will also have access to clinical trials of promising new treatments not widely available.

Our neurosurgeons are leaders in the field and have extensive experience performing hundreds of brain and spinal cord surgeries every year. High-precision surgical techniques such as minimally invasive neurosurgery and image-guided minimally invasive laser ablation enables our surgeons to operate on tumors that were previously considered inoperable.

We understand how important a correct diagnosis is to a successful treatment plan. At UChicago Medicine, we specialize in using the latest technology and minimally invasive techniques to pinpoint even the most difficult-to-detect tumors.

We offer leading-edge treatments for all forms of metastatic brain and spine tumors. From your first visit, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care, our multidisciplinary approach engages experts in neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology and medical oncology to deliver the most effective, convenient care.

We welcome the opportunity to provide a second opinion on your diagnosis or treatment plan. UChicago Medicine is at the forefront of medicine and can offer solutions not widely available at most hospitals. Our specialists are dedicated to helping you understand your options so you can select the best care plan for your needs.