Neurosciences

The Stroke Care Team at UTMB Health

The stroke care team at UTMB Health uses a collaborative and comprehensive approach to caring for stroke patients. Our multidisciplinary team includes fellowship-trained specialists in stroke, neurocritical care, neurointerventional surgical therapy, vascular neurosurgery, and interventional neuroradiology.

This dedicated team also includes a stroke nursing program manager, nursing staff, care managers, dieticians and physical therapists. Patients benefit from this coordinated team that provides an exceptional level of care with the newest technology and treatments available.

Awards

DNV-GL Certified Comprehensive Stroke

UTMB receives comprehensive stroke center certification

UTMB’s Galveston Campus attains Comprehensive Stroke Center accreditation from Det Norske Veritas (DNV), validating UTMB’s commitment, expertise and readiness to care for victims of complex strokes. According to DNV, “the Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification encompasses the full spectrum of stroke care—diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education—and establishes clear metrics to evaluate outcomes. Comprehensive stroke centers are typically the largest and best-equipped hospitals in a given geographical area that can treat any kind of stroke or stroke complication.”

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