Neurology

As a Joint Commission-accredited and certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and leading provider of comprehensive stroke care, Spectrum Health is committed to fostering better outcomes for stroke patients. Our specialized neurovascular team, one of the largest of its kind in Michigan, has the expertise to provide the highest level of medical and surgical stroke treatment. The team consists of fellowship-trained, board-certified vascular neurologists and vascular neurosurgeons, as well as neuro-interventional, neurocritical care and neurorehabilitation specialists.

Certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center

Spectrum Health is committed to fostering better outcomes for stroke patients.

Certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center

Spectrum Health is committed to fostering better outcomes for stroke patients.

Certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center

Spectrum Health is committed to fostering better outcomes for stroke patients.

Provider Referral

Simple and direct referrals for your patients.

Self Referral

Simple and direct referrals for your patients.

Provider Referral

Simple and direct referrals for your patients.

Self Referral

Simple and direct referrals for your patients.

Provider Referral

Simple and direct referrals for your patients.

Self Referral

Simple and direct referrals for your patients.

Our programs and services

Stroke

Spectrum Health is committed to fostering better outcomes for stroke patients.

Memory Disorders

Spectrum Health's memory disorder specialty team is the only one of its kind in West Michigan.

Movement Disorders

Spectrum Health neurological experts specialize in evaluation, treatment and continuing care for patients with movement disorders.

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Stroke

Spectrum Health is committed to fostering better outcomes for stroke patients.

Memory Disorders

Spectrum Health's memory disorder specialty team is the only one of its kind in West Michigan.

Movement Disorders

Spectrum Health neurological experts specialize in evaluation, treatment and continuing care for patients with movement disorders.

Epilepsy & Seizures

With doctors at the forefront of epileptic care, you can trust us to find the answers you need.

Brain Injury & Concussion

We bring you the most medically advanced treatments and rehab programs to give you the best chance at a successful recovery.

Neuromuscular Medicine

At Spectrum Health, we have neurologists with specialized training in how to diagnose and treat Neuromuscular disorders.

Headache Clinic

We are proud to be the first comprehensive headache center within West Michigan, and we are excited for the opportunity to participate in your care.

Sports Concussion

Early recognition, evaluation and treatment of a concussion can prevent serious complications and facilitate long-term healing.

Stroke

Spectrum Health is committed to fostering better outcomes for stroke patients.

Memory Disorders

Spectrum Health's memory disorder specialty team is the only one of its kind in West Michigan.

Movement Disorders

Spectrum Health neurological experts specialize in evaluation, treatment and continuing care for patients with movement disorders.

Epilepsy & Seizures

With doctors at the forefront of epileptic care, you can trust us to find the answers you need.

Brain Injury & Concussion

We bring you the most medically advanced treatments and rehab programs to give you the best chance at a successful recovery.

Neuromuscular Medicine

At Spectrum Health, we have neurologists with specialized training in how to diagnose and treat Neuromuscular disorders.

Headache Clinic

We are proud to be the first comprehensive headache center within West Michigan, and we are excited for the opportunity to participate in your care.

Sports Concussion

Early recognition, evaluation and treatment of a concussion can prevent serious complications and facilitate long-term healing.

Our care team

RN Navigator

Helps you coordinate your care, Making sure nothing slips through the cracks.

PT / OT / Speech Therapist

Provides therapy to you based on need and medical direction.

Neuropsychologist

Conducts diagnostic interviews to understand conditions and get you the right care.

Licensed Master Social Worker

Provides individual therapy to patients dealing with neurological symptoms.

Advanced Practice Provider

Helps by performing screenings to establish a baseline for your care.

Medical Assistant

Provides clinical support to the team, ensureing a high quality of care.

Clinical Pharmacist

Educates and acts as a consultant to patients/family and the care team regarding drug therapy.

Respiratory Therapist

Capable of performing a wide range of respiratory-related procedures.

Journey with neurology services

Symptoms

“I wouldn’t fall down steps―I would fall up steps,” Jim Ehnen says. “I wasn’t doing enough movement to get my foot past the step. I would hit my toe and fall.”

His speech became soft and muffled. He had a hard time swallowing pills. He had tremors in his left hand. His thought processes deteriorated.

Man outside looking into the distance in front of a building.

Man and Woman looking at each other outside.

Diagnosis

Ehnen, a 65-year-old former electronics technician from Muskegon, Michigan, learned two years ago that he had Parkinson’s, a chronic and progressive movement disorder. By the time of his diagnosis, he already walked with a cane.

Treatment

Ehnen has benefitted from changes in medication to improve his movement and help him sleep. He also gets Botox injections to control drooling, a common concern of Parkinson’s patients.

But much of the credit for his improvements, says Dr. Coleman, lies in his commitment to continuing his therapy exercises at home. Exercise is key for Parkinson’s patients. It can reduce their fall risk. And those who exercise tend to move better.