Neurocritical care
When a stroke, seizure, or spinal cord injury strikes, every second matters. We deliver expert neurological care with 24/7 access to advanced diagnostics, specialized teams, and neurointensivists ready to coordinate critical care.
State-of-the-art neurocritical care services
We provide comprehensive, 24/7 neurocritical care for patients experiencing life-threatening brain, spine, and nervous system emergencies. Our services are designed to deliver fast, expert treatment using the latest technologies.
Rapid access to CT, MRI, EEG and interventional neuroradiology supports accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Portable MRI technology also enables bedside imaging for critically ill patients.
Complex brain and spine surgery
Dedicated neurosurgical operating rooms equipped with advanced technology for procedures involving brain tumors, vascular malformations and spinal injuries.
Ground and air transport staffed by critical care-trained professionals for safe, fast transfers to neurocritical care facilities.
Around-the-clock monitoring and evaluation for patients with seizure disorders, including access to specialized epilepsy care teams.
Multimodality monitoring
We use tools and sensors to continuously assess brain and body function in real-time, helping detect early signs of injury, personalize treatment and prevent further brain damage.
Neurological intensive care units (Neuro ICUs)
Specialized units for continuous monitoring and treatment of acute neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord trauma.
Morristown and Overlook medical centers are state designated comprehensive stroke centers, and all Atlantic Health hospitals are certified by The Joint Commission for stroke care.
Why choose us for neurocritical care?
Expert teams, 24/7
Our neurocritical care units are staffed by board-certified neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurointensivists and specially trained nurses. With 24/7 coverage, patients receive immediate, expert care at any hour. Our teams are trained in high-acuity neurological emergencies and collaborate across disciplines to ensure seamless care.
Leading edge
We’ve invested in state-of-the-art technology and modernized spaces to support healing and innovation. Overlook Medical Center offers all-private rooms, a new epilepsy monitoring unit and dedicated neurosurgical suites. Morristown Medical Center's expanded emergency department and level 1 trauma center provide rapid access to lifesaving interventions.
Coordinated care
From diagnosis through recovery, our patient navigators and multidisciplinary teams ensure every patient receives personalized, coordinated care. We also offer access to clinical trials and are launching a neurology residency program to train the next generation of specialists—right here in New Jersey.
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Neurological conditions we treat
Our critical care team is equipped to treat a wide range of neurological emergencies and complex conditions, including:
Arteriovenous malformations
Brain and spine trauma
Brain tumors
Nervous system infections
Postoperative neurosurgical recovery
Saccular aneurysms
Seizures and epilepsy
Skull base tumor
Spinal cord injuries
Stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
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