Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease Division
The extraordinary breadth of our capabilities allows us to deliver a quality of care.
Includes hospital president, administrator and/or chief executive officer and support staff. The main department function is to develop an effective medical staff of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals and to supply that staff with adequate equipment and facilities to provide high-quality health care while, at the same time, maintaining a cost-effective environment.
St. Thomas Hospital is top-ranked team of neurologists diagnoses and treats more than 12,000 adults and children each year, including those with complex or rare conditions.
The extraordinary breadth of our capabilities allows us to deliver a quality of care.
Child Neurology maintains the highest standard of neurologic practice for pediatric patients and their families.
Inpatient services provided at JC Hospital include critical care neurology, hospitalist neurology, and neurology consultation..
We provide expert care, diagnostic services, and treatment plans for the full range of neurological disorders.
The surgical department of St. Thomas Hospital offers a total of 13 operating rooms, where each year more than 4,000 patients are surgically treated.
The Surgical Department nursing service currently has 32 employees with various qualifications. Specialist surgical nurses for the surgery service, clinical nurses, junior nurses, operational technical assistants and medical assistants responsible for preparation and review of operations as well as for storage and instrumentation during surgical procedures. Nursing Assistants work in the areas of materials management and documentation. In addition, the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD), which has 14 staff, is affiliated to the surgical department.
Fixed times for in-house training ensure that employees are up to date on current operational procedures and are trained in the use of the high-quality, complex technical equipment.
Through the cooperative, friendly and respectful approach and good cooperation within and between the individual professional groups, a more efficient surgical procedure is guaranteed.
The Dental department currently offers preventative procedures, diagnostics, and treatment of diseases and trauma within the oral cavity, jaws, and teeth. Whether you need a quick cleaning or bit more work, our dental staffs are here to assist you.
The staff at our clinic is knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate about improving our patients’ health. Our services range from preventive services such as dental cleanings to emergency services such as extractions.
Ophthalmologists at The St. Thomas Hospital deal with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye. Our ophthalmologists are surgical and medical specialists and perform eye operations for a variety of eye-related issues. Our highly qualified ophthalmology team have experience in all aspects of eye care and eye health.
From routine checks to comprehensive care, we are here for your eye health throughout your lifetime. As our physicians look into and test your eyes, we detect changes that may indicate minor or serious issues. We screen for and treat conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, cataracts, “lazy” eye (ambylopia), crossed eyes (strabismus), close-up reading ability (presbyopia), and others that affect your vision and impair your ability to move through life with clarity.
Our People:
The department has 26 faculty members, four PhD research faculty, six fellows and eighteen residents who work with multiple administrative staff to deliver the highest quality patient care. We are proud to serve our community and partner locations throughout the area. Our experts see patients with a wide range of urological conditions at the top hospitals in the region, including Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center, Eastside Specialty Center, the Men’s Health Center, Cancer Care Alliance, and Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
Our Research Centers:
The Department of Urology has an outstanding research program that is at the core of its mission. The model that has been successful in the Department is a close alliance of basic and clinical researchers in Research Centers of Excellence jointly led by a Physician-Scientist and PhD faculty member(s).