The Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute

A Premier Institute for Neurological Surgery

The Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute is dedicated to advancing the field of neurosurgery, providing leading-edge, compassionate clinical care and conducting unparalleled research for the full range of neurosurgical conditions. The Institute's multifaceted programs encompass brain tumors, neurovascular diseases, functional disorders, pain, trauma and other complex conditions requiring neurosurgical intervention for both adults and children. We offer the full spectrum of treatment options and are developing promising protocols for neurological diseases that are extremely difficult to treat with conventional therapies.

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Under the direction of Keith L. Black, MD, institute neurosurgeons and neuro-oncologists treat the full range of conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and nerves. We offer both children and adults medical, surgical and neuro-oncologic care for:

Achondroplasia
Acoustic neuroma
Astrocytoma tumors
Brain aneurysm
Brain cancer
Brain tumors
Chiari I and chiari II malformations
Epilepsy
Glioblastoma multiforme
Hydrocephalus
Malignant and benign primary and secondary brain tumors
Meningioma
Oligodendroglioma
Pituitary tumors
Spinal cord dysraphia
Spinal deformities
Tethered cord
Trigeminal neuralgia
Many of the procedures done on both children and adults at the Neurosurgical Institute can be done using minimally invasive neurosurgery techniques.

The Institute takes a patient-centered approach to care. Because no two individuals respond in the same way to treatment, our multidisciplinary team of specialists provides highly individualized diagnostic and treatment services. Care is delivered in a compassionate, family-involved environment where education and psychosocial support are top priorities. Our support staff has a single goal: excellent service.
A unique strength of the Maxine Dunitz Neurosurgical Institute is the ability to translate research findings from the laboratory into clinical practice, giving patients direct and rapid access to the latest treatment alternatives. This is especially crucial for individuals with complex, neurosurgical conditions who may have limited treatment options.

For an appointment, a second opinion or more information, please call 1-800-CEDARS-1 (1-800-233-2771) or e-mail us.