Neuroscience
Leading the Way in Neuroscience Care and Research
At the Valley Baptist Neuroscience Institute, we are proud to be the Rio Grande Valley’s FIRST and MOST EXPERIENCED Comprehensive Stroke Center, leading the way in advanced neurological care and groundbreaking research.
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Comprehensive Stroke Center
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Valley Baptist Neuro ICU
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Advancing Neuroscience Care and Research in the Rio Grande Valley
At the Valley Baptist Neuroscience Institute, our commitment to advancing neurological care goes beyond treatment
Why Choose the Valley Baptist Neuroscience Institute
Leading the Rio Grande Valley in Comprehensive Brain, Spine, and Stroke Care
When it comes to neurological care, experience, technology, and teamwork matter. At the Valley Baptist Neuroscience Institute, we offer one of the most comprehensive and advanced programs in South Texas — delivering expert, compassionate care across the full spectrum of brain and spine conditions.
A Center of Excellence in the Rio Grande Valley
We are proud to be the RGV’s most experienced provider of neuro and stroke care, offering a full continuum of services from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and recovery. Our highly skilled, multidisciplinary team includes:
- Board-Certified Neurologists
- Neuro Hospitalists and Neurointensivists
- Endovascular Neurologists and Neurosurgeons
- 24/7 On-Call Epileptologists and EEG Technicians
Our experts are available day and night — ready to deliver immediate, life-saving interventions and long-term solutions for neurological disorders of all kinds.
What Sets Us Apart
- Dedicated Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU): The RGV’s first Neuro ICU, designed to treat the region’s most complex cases.
- Private, Comfortable Patient Rooms: Healing begins with rest, privacy, and a welcoming environment for you and your family.
- Advanced Equipment & Monitoring: From brain imaging to continuous EEG surveillance, we utilize quality tools for fast, accurate diagnosis.
- Comprehensive Stroke Center: Offering 24/7 endovascular stroke care and rapid-response stroke protocols to minimize damage and improve recovery.
- Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU): Providing continuous seizure surveillance and access to specialized care around the clock.
- Inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation: Helping patients rebuild strength, mobility, and independence with coordinated, post-acute care.
- Research & Innovation Hub: Advancing care through clinical trials, new protocols, and participation in national research initiatives.
In addition to our state-of-the-art facilities, Valley Baptist’s neuroscience services are strengthened by seamless coordination across our clinical teams. If your physician has not yet arrived, an on-site specialist will step in to ensure there’s never a delay in care.
Conditions We Treat
- Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs)
- Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
- Brain Tumors and Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders
- Chronic Migraines and Headaches
- Facial Pain and Neuralgia
- Endovascular Neurology and Vascular Disorders
- Neurodegenerative Diseases and Movement Disorders