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    Neurosciences Institute Leadership

    Comprehensive neurological care for Orange County.

    Few things in medicine are more disruptive than disorders affecting the brain and nervous system. Hoag's Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute provides advanced neurological care, innovative treatments and personalized support tailored to your unique needs. Ranked in the Top 50 nationwide for both neurology and neurosurgery, this world-class center is Orange County’s most trusted source for prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for disorders that can affect the brain, thinking, movement and nerves. Read on to meet the Hoag Neurosciences Team and learn more about the cutting-edge treatment options they offer for a range of conditions, including brain tumors, Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, epilepsy, memory and cognitive disorders, and so much more.

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    Meet Our Neurosciences Team Leadership

    Hoag's Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute is led by physicians with expertise across neurology, neurosurgery, stroke, brain tumors, epilepsy, movement disorders, memory & cognitive disorders, multiple sclerosis and other complex neurological conditions.

    Adam S. Kanter, MD

    Adam S. Kanter, MD

    Ron & Sandi Simon Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair, Chief of Neurosurgery, Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute

    David M. Brown, MD

    David M. Brown, MD

    Program Director, Hoag Stroke Program

    Christopher M. Duma, MD

    Christopher M. Duma, MD

    Director of Radiosurgery

    Robert G. Louis Jr, MD

    Robert G. Louis Jr, MD

    Director of Brain Tumor Program

    Yasir N. Jassam, MD

    Yasir N. Jassam, MD

    Chief of Neurology

    Timothy H. Lucas Jr, MD

    Timothy H. Lucas Jr, MD

    Chief of Neurosurgery

    Aaron R. Ritter, MD

    Aaron R. Ritter, MD

    Larkin Family Endowed Chair in Integrative Brain Health and Director of the Memory & Cognitive Disorders Program

    Andrew D. Ly, MD

    Andrew D. Ly, MD

    Concussion/Mild TBI Program Program Advisor, Neurophysiology Services

    Keyvan Esmaeili, MD

    Keyvan Esmaeili, MD

    Medical Director, Fudge Family Acute Rehabilitation Unit

    David E. Millett, MD

    David E. Millett, MD

    Program Co-Director, Epilepsy

    C. Philip O'Carroll, MD

    C. Philip O'Carroll, MD

    Program Director, Neurobehavioral Medicine Program at Hoag Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute

    James Park, DO

    James Park, DO

    Program Co-Director, Epilepsy

    Jose J. Puangco, MD

    Jose J. Puangco, MD

    Director of Sleep Center

    Neurosciences Programs

    Neurosciences Programs

    Hoag's neuroscience specialists are organized around programs designed to support patients with a wide range of neurological needs. These programs connect the right physicians, diagnostic tools, treatments and ongoing care around each patient's unique situation.

    Brain Tumor Program

    Our multidisciplinary brain tumor team brings together experts from Hoag Family Cancer Institute and the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute to provide personalized care using advanced diagnostics, innovative treatments and leading surgical techniques.

    Memory & Cognitive Disorders Program

    At Hoag's Memory & Cognitive Disorders Program, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care for patients and families navigating conditions that affect memory, thinking and cognitive function, with one of the nation's largest Alzheimer's antibody programs offering integrated diagnosis, IV therapy and ongoing monitoring.

    Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology Program

    Our Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology Program provides personalized care, advanced therapies and compassionate support while advancing early detection and treatment through biomarker research, advanced imaging and leading clinical trials for MS.

    Movement Disorders Program

    Our Movement Disorders Program provides expert diagnosis, personalized treatment and compassionate support for Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, helping patients maintain independence and the highest possible quality of life.

    Diagnostic and Treatment Options We Offer for Neurological Conditions

    The Pickup Neurosciences Institute is committed to using the latest and most advanced techniques for those seeking treatment for neurological disorders in Orange County. Some of the methods our neurologists utilize include:

    • Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT)

    • Cognitive Testing

    • Anti-amyloid antibody infusions

    • Focused Ultrasound

    • Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) Therapy

    • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery

    • Vagal Nerve Stimulation

    • Minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery

    • Stealth Autoguide Robot

    • Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

    • Gamma Knife

    • Sleep Study

    • EEG/EMG (Neurophysiology)

    • Infusion Therapy

    When it comes to finding answers you can depend on about neurosciences, Orange County trusts Hoag. Read on for the most frequently asked questions we hear from our patients. Have a question we didn't answer? Contact us today we hear from our patients

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