Neuroscience program
At Montage Health, we’re redefining what’s possible in neurological care for Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties. Through a partnership with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), we bring advanced neuroscience expertise directly to our community.
You no longer have to leave the area to get the treatment you need. The best care isn’t hours away. It’s right here.
The power of academic partnership, locally delivered
We’ve teamed up with UCSF, one of the nation’s top academic medical centers, to offer a leading neuroscience program on the Central Coast. You can get the same expert treatment available in the Bay Area — without needing to travel or transfer.
UCSF experts work closely with our neurology and neurosurgery teams at Montage Health. Their expertise covers a wide range of conditions, including stroke, nerve disorders, brain tumors, and more. From diagnosis to surgery and rehabilitation, every part of your care happens in one place, with one connected team.
What works for one patient may not work for another. That’s why your treatment is uniquely yours. Neurologists, neurosurgeons, and neuroradiologists come together to build a plan specific to your needs. And with access to UCSF’s groundbreaking research and technology, you’ll benefit from the latest therapies.
Stroke care can’t wait
When a stroke happens, every second counts. Our expert team quickly delivers treatment which can include medicine to dissolve a blood clot, or an advanced, minimally invasive procedure called thrombectomy to remove a blood clot from the brain. Thrombectomy is currently available during scheduled hours, with plans to provide 24/7 access as the program grows. We're proud to offer this service so Monterey County patients can access the highest level of stroke care without leaving the community.
Why choose us
Advanced care, close to home
Our partnership with UCSF brings world-class expertise to Montage Health. You can access the same high-quality neurological care found at institutions like Stanford and UCSF without leaving the area.
UCSF specialists in our community
UCSF physicians aren’t just visiting experts. They live and work here. That means stronger relationships with patients, faster access to expert care, and a seamless treatment journey.
Comprehensive neuroscience program
Our neuroscience program combines the strengths of UCSF and Montage Medical Group. Together, we diagnose and treat neurological conditions using the latest techniques and a team-based approach.
Cutting-edge research and innovation
As a top academic medical center, UCSF brings leading-edge neurological research and advancements to our community. This collaboration keeps us at the forefront of neuroscience innovation.
Conditions we treat
We treat a full spectrum of complex neurological and neurovascular conditions, including:
- Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
- Atherosclerotic disease that causes narrowed blood vessels in the head and neck
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain or spinal cord injury
- Brain tumor
- Cavernous malformations
- Dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF)
- Hydrocephalus
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- Intracerebral hemorrhage
- Moyamoya disease
- Neurotrauma
- Spinal cord tumor
- Spinal disorder
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)
- Subdural hematomas
- Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
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Treatments we offer
We specialize in a wide range of treatments, including minimally invasive and endovascular procedures. These include:
- Aneurysm clipping – A surgical procedure to place a tiny clip across a brain aneurysm to stop it from bleeding
- Aneurysm coiling – A minimally invasive procedure that uses a long tube (catheter) to place a coil in an affected brain artery. This prevents aneurysm rupture
- Embolization of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) – A minimally invasive procedure to block blood flow within an AVM, a tangle of abnormal blood vessels
- Middle meningeal artery (MMA) embolization –A minimally invasive procedure through the blood vessels to treat chronic blood accumulation between the brain and skull
- Minimally invasive clot evacuation – This procedure removes blood clots with minimal tissue damage. We usually perform it with endovascular techniques
- Minimally invasive spine surgery – We use smaller incisions and cause less damage to surrounding tissues than traditional surgery
- Minimally invasive tumor removal – Removing brain tumors through small, precise openings, which minimizes harm to nearby healthy brain tissue
- Spine surgery – Surgery to address issues in the spine, such as deformities, trauma, tumors, and degenerative conditions
- Surgical resection of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) – A surgical procedure that involves the removal of abnormal blood vessels that form a malformation
- Thrombectomy – Surgery to remove a blood clot from an artery or vein in the brain or other areas of the body
