Norton Neuroscience Institute Programs

Neurosurgery and Neurology Expertise Close to Home

More people in Louisville and Southern Indiana entrust care of their nervous system to Norton Neuroscience Institute than anyone else in the area.

Norton Neuroscience Institute specialists have advanced training and experience treating a comprehensive range of conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and the rest of the nervous system. In addition to offering specialized care, we’ve established several centers that bring together the varied viewpoints of multiple specialties to provide the best possible care.

Brain Tumor Center: A collaboration of Norton Neuroscience Institute and Norton Cancer Institute, the Brain Tumor Center uses a multidisciplinary approach so the viewpoints of all the specialists whose skill and experience can improve your condition are heard.

Comprehensive Stroke Center: With Norton Brownsboro Hospital at its core, the Louisville area’s most comprehensive stroke care network is ready around the clock to deliver lifesaving and brain-saving care when seconds count.

Hussung Family Multiple Sclerosis Center: Our neuroimmunologists and multiple sclerosis specialists are uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for adults living with MS.

Memory Center: The Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center provides evaluation and care for patients with symptoms of memory loss, which can include trouble learning new things, concentrating or making decisions that affect their everyday life. Our high-quality, family- and patient-centered care for memory disorders can transform lives.

Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Centers: The Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Centers located on the Norton Brownsboro Hospital campus and on the Norton Healthcare – St. Matthews campus provide help with the day-to-day challenges of living with a neurological condition.

Leading the Region in Neurological Care

More patients from Louisville and Southern Indiana choose Norton Neuroscience Institute than any other provider for expertise, innovation and compassion all in one place.

Norton Healthcare is recognized by U.S. News & World Report on its “Best Hospitals” list as No.1 in the Louisville area, with a “high performing” rating in stroke through Norton Neuroscience Institute.
You have access to more than 75 medical, surgical and research specialists dedicated exclusively to caring for brain, spine and nervous system conditions.
Patients benefit from advanced, minimally invasive neurosurgery technologies that help reduce pain and speed recovery.
Multidisciplinary clinics bring specialists from neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, cardiology, orthopedics and behavioral health together — giving you coordinated, comprehensive care in a single visit.
Breakthrough essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease treatment: We are the first health care system in Kentucky to offer high-frequency focused ultrasound to treat these conditions without any incisions.
Nationally recognized stroke excellence
Four Norton Healthcare adult-service hospitals are DNV-certified for stroke care, reflecting the highest standards in rapid treatment and outcomes.
Four Norton Healthcare adult-service hospitals have earned American Heart Association Get With the Guidelines awards for exceptional stroke care, including multiple Gold Plus and Honor Roll designations.
Slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease: We are the first health care system in Kentucky to offer lecanemab and a leader nationally in the application of this cutting-edge drug.
Norton Neuroscience Institute’s multiple sclerosis (MS) program has met the high standards to achieve Center for Comprehensive MS Care designation by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
The National Association of Epilepsy Centers has recognized Norton Neuroscience Institute Comprehensive Epilepsy Center as a Level 4 center, providing the highest level of medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy.
Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center navigators help educate patients and their families about new diagnoses, available treatments and ways to manage their disease.