Many of the physicians who practice at Mission's Neurosciences Institute came from large teaching hospitals and maintain close ties with them. They wanted to practice that level of medicine, but in a more personal setting. This gives our patients the sophistication of care they need without the burden of being far from home during a medical crisis.
The specialists and resources available to tumor patients at Mission's Neurosciences Institute include:
| Physician subspecialists |
| Neurologists. These physicians diagnose and medically treat tumors. |
| Neurosurgeons. These physicians perform surgery to remove or reduce tumors. |
| Oncologists. These physicians are specialists in cancer care. They use the latest programs of treatment. |
| Radiologists. These physicians perform imaging studies, which are then used to guide surgeons, and to accurately track the effectiveness of treatment |
| Interventional Neuroradiologists. These physicians use modern computer-aided imaging to deliver chemotherapy agents directly to the site of a brain tumor, maximizing their impact on the tumor and minimizing exposure to the rest of the body. |
| Pathologists. These physicians determine exactly what kind of tumor is present, thus enabling oncologists to prescribe the best possible medication program. |
| Ancillary staff |
| Nurses specializing in neuro and oncology care |
| Pharmacists |
| Rehabilitation specialists |
| Chaplains |
| Discharge planners |
