Treating Brain Tumors - Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region
Treating Brain Tumors - Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region
Treating Brain Tumors - Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region
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<strong>Sutter</strong> Neuroscience Institute<br />
Administration<br />
2800 L Street, Suite 630<br />
<strong>Sacramento</strong>, CA 95816<br />
Main Line (toll-free): 1-888-287-2270<br />
Main E-mail: neuro@sutterhealth.org<br />
Medical Director: Samuel F. Ciricillo, M.D., FACS<br />
Find a doctor at sutterneuro.org<br />
Administrator: Rachael Albertson, MHA Out-of-Area Referrals (toll-free): 1-888-834-1788<br />
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Multidisciplinary <strong>Brain</strong> Tumor Program<br />
sutterneuro.org
Multidisciplinary <strong>Brain</strong><br />
Tumor Program<br />
On the leading-edge of neurosciences for the past 30 years,<br />
<strong>Sutter</strong> Neuroscience Institute provides comprehensive care for<br />
conditions of the brain, spine and central nervous system. Our<br />
team is comprised of nationally recognized specialists dedicated<br />
to the care of infants through adults by offering today’s<br />
most advanced technology, access to clinical trials and the<br />
support of a caring team of clinical experts.<br />
Diagnostics and Treatments<br />
With access to advanced technology and an environment<br />
that promotes collaboration, our specialists offer an<br />
unrivaled approach to the treatment of brain tumors.<br />
Diagnostics and Imaging<br />
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3D Angiography<br />
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Intraoperative EEG Monitoring<br />
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MR Spectroscopy<br />
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MRI/Functional MRI<br />
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Neuropathology Frozen Sections<br />
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PET CT<br />
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Spiral CT/CT Angiography<br />
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Tissue Banking<br />
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Video EEG Monitoring<br />
Medical Neuro-Oncology<br />
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Chemotherapy<br />
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Clinical Trials<br />
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Immunotherapy<br />
Neurosurgery<br />
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Advanced Computer Navigation and Image<br />
Guided Techniques<br />
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Awake <strong>Brain</strong> Surgery, Motor Mapping and<br />
Speech Mapping<br />
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Endovascular Minimally Invasive Surgery<br />
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Electrocorticography<br />
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Frameless and Frame-Based Stereotaxy<br />
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Gamma Knife Radiosurgery<br />
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Intraoperative Neuro-Navigation<br />
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Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring<br />
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Stereotactic Biopsy<br />
Radiation Therapy<br />
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Brachytherapy<br />
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Gamma Knife Radiosurgery<br />
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Image Guided Radiation Therapy<br />
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Intraoperative Radiation Therapy<br />
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery<br />
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Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
Patient- and Family-Centered Care<br />
At <strong>Sutter</strong> Neuroscience Institute, our staff goes above and<br />
beyond to ensure each patient is surrounded by a warm,<br />
caring and healing environment. Patient support services<br />
include:<br />
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Child-life specialists<br />
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Clinical social work services<br />
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Clinical research<br />
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Financial counseling<br />
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Nutrition education<br />
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Pet therapy<br />
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Spiritual counseling<br />
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Support groups<br />
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Valet parking<br />
Neuro-Oncology Team<br />
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Within our team are members from several disciplines<br />
that collaborate on the care and treatment of our<br />
patients, including:<br />
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Case Management/Social Workers<br />
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Endocrinology<br />
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Medical Oncology<br />
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Neuro-oncology<br />
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Neuro-ophthalmology<br />
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Neurology<br />
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Neuropsychology<br />
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Neurointerventional Radiology<br />
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Neuroradiology<br />
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Neurosurgery<br />
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Neurotology<br />
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Pathology<br />
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Radiation Oncology<br />
<strong>Brain</strong> Tumor Research: Hope for the Future<br />
Our team is dedicated to discovering new ways to treat<br />
brain tumors. Many of our specialists are investigators<br />
with <strong>Sutter</strong> Institute for Medical Research, as well as other<br />
regional and national foundations. We are committed to<br />
research that strives to prevent and cure brain tumors and<br />
encourage our patients to participate in clinical trials that<br />
will give them access to promising new therapies.<br />
Our Physician Team<br />
Samuel F. Ciricillo, M.D., FACS<br />
Medical Director, Pediatric<br />
Neurosurgery<br />
<strong>Region</strong>al Medical Director,<br />
Neurosciences, <strong>Sutter</strong> <strong>Health</strong><br />
<strong>Sacramento</strong> <strong>Sierra</strong> <strong>Region</strong><br />
Cully Cobb, M.D.<br />
Neurosurgeon<br />
Azad Ghassemi, M.D.<br />
<strong>Region</strong>al Director of<br />
Neuroradiology, <strong>Sutter</strong> <strong>Health</strong><br />
<strong>Sacramento</strong> <strong>Sierra</strong> <strong>Region</strong><br />
Janice K. Ryu, M.D., FACR<br />
Radiation Oncologist<br />
Harvey B. Wolkov, M.D., FACR, FASTRO<br />
Medical Director,<br />
Radiation Oncology<br />
Nora Wu, M.D.<br />
Neuro-oncologist<br />
To Refer a Patient:<br />
We work closely with physicians and their<br />
offices to make the referral process as easy as<br />
possible. To learn more about our program,<br />
please call 916-454-6977 or 1-888-287-2270.<br />
Physicians outside the <strong>Sacramento</strong> area may<br />
receive referral assistance from <strong>Sutter</strong><br />
Specialty Network by calling 1-888-834-1788.
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