{"id":1843,"date":"2020-04-05T12:28:07","date_gmt":"2020-04-05T12:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/location\/uchealth-neurosciences-center-anschutz\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:34:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:34:08","slug":"uchealth-neurosciences-center-anschutz-outpatient-pavilion","status":"publish","type":"uch_location","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-neurosciences-center-anschutz-outpatient-pavilion\/","title":{"rendered":"UCHealth Neurosciences Center &#8211; Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5383 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/19154430\/US-News-UCH-Emblem-HiPerf-Neurology-Neurosurgery-2022-23.webp\" alt=\"US News UCH High Performing Hospital Neurology 2022-23\" width=\"281\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/19154430\/US-News-UCH-Emblem-HiPerf-Neurology-Neurosurgery-2022-23.webp 326w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/19154430\/US-News-UCH-Emblem-HiPerf-Neurology-Neurosurgery-2022-23-281x300.webp 281w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/19154430\/US-News-UCH-Emblem-HiPerf-Neurology-Neurosurgery-2022-23-141x150.webp 141w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/08\/19154430\/US-News-UCH-Emblem-HiPerf-Neurology-Neurosurgery-2022-23-200x213.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/>The Neurosciences Center at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital in metro Denver\u00a0is the largest provider of comprehensive neurological and neurosurgical care in the Rocky Mountain region.\r\n\r\nWith just the right balance of patient care, research and education, University of Colorado Hospital provides the highest quality neurological and neurosurgical care.\r\n\r\nOur neurosciences practice is nationally ranked by <em>U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/em>, and 70% of our Neuro ICU nurses have CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) or CNRN (Certified Neuroscience Nurse) board certifications.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/clinical-trials\/\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-default\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#a6093d;border-color:#850831;border-radius:9px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 24px;font-size:18px;line-height:36px;border-color:#c15378;border-radius:9px;text-shadow:none\"> View our clinical trials<\/span><\/a>\r\n\r\nWe diagnose and treat a broad range of neurological conditions with diagnostic precision, proven therapies and a multi-disciplinary, collaborative team approach.\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conditions-we-treat\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conditions we treat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both consultations and ongoing care are available to patients with a variety of neurological conditions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/alzheimers-disease\/\">Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/back-neck-and-spine-care\/\">Back pain<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/brain-tumors\/?breadcrumbs=neuro\">Brain cancer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/carpal-tunnel-syndrome\/\">Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/dementia\/\">Dementia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/vertigo\/?breadcrumbs=ent\">Dizziness and vertigo<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/epilepsy\/\">Epilepsy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/essential-tremor\/\">Essential tremor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/multiple-sclerosis\/\">Multiple sclerosis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/parkinsons-disease\/\">Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/pituitary-tumors\/\">Pituitary tumors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/sleep-disorders\/\">Sleep disorders<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/spinal-cord-injuries\/\">Spine conditions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/stroke\/\">Stroke<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"epilepsy-program\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Epilepsy program<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_1372\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1372\" style=\"width: 286px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1372 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/location\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2018\/11\/NAEC-badge-epilepsy-center.png\" alt=\"National Association of Epilepsy Centers badge\" width=\"286\" height=\"127\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Our epilepsy program has been rated a Level 4 center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC), the highest designation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Epilepsy can affect anyone at any age and from any background. At UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH), one of our core missions is to effectively treat patients who have epilepsy, while simultaneously striving to research and develop the best possible treatments and procedures in the battle against the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The UCHealth Epilepsy Program can help you and your family to make informed decisions about the best therapies available, including surgical options. We have a team of physicians, researchers, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other providers who are specifically trained in treating epilepsy and who provide comprehensive clinical care and diagnostic testing for our patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler\n  id=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2cf8b73.23136033-6aa412f4e91d0\"\n  class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler gtm_accordion type-accordion style-legacy\"\n  data-block-type=\"accordion\"\n  data-no-margin-top=\"false\"\n  data-no-margin-bottom=\"false\"\n  style=\"--animation-duration: 0.25s\"\n  data-animation-duration=\"0.25\"\n    >\n\n  \n  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc2cf8bf0.19962603-6aa412f4e8bf4\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2cf8b73.23136033-6aa412f4e8125\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Epilepsy program services  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h4 id=\"diagnostic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnostic<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Electrodiagnostic Monitoring Unit (EMU).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neuropsychological testing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outpatient electroencephalogram (EEG) and Quantitative EEG.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Targeted tests, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Magnetoencephalography (MEG).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and functional MRI (fMRI).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) scan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wada (combines imaging and neuropsychological testing).<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"personalized-care\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personalized care<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advanced epilepsy therapy clinic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ketogenic\/modified Atkins diet clinic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implantation and management of vagus nerve stimulator (VNS), deep brain stimulator (DBS) and responsive neurostimulation (RNS or \u201cNeuropace\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neurofeedback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seizure and epilepsy surgery support group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surgery, including laser surgery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuberous sclerosis clinic.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"accordion-spoiler-item-block_6a99edc2cf9f09.05050429-6aa412f4e9023\" class=\"uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler-item gtm_accordion\" name=\"accordion-spoiler-block_6a99edc2cf8b73.23136033-6aa412f4e8125\" >\n  <summary class=\"spoiler-title\">\n    <svg class=\"icon-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 9 28\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n      <path d=\"M9 14c0 0.266-0.109 0.516-0.297 0.703l-7 7c-0.187 0.187-0.438 0.297-0.703 0.297-0.547 0-1-0.453-1-1v-14c0-0.547 0.453-1 1-1 0.266 0 0.516 0.109 0.703 0.297l7 7c0.187 0.187 0.297 0.438 0.297 0.703z\"><\/path>\n    <\/svg>\n    Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at UCH  <\/summary>\n  <div class=\"spoiler-content\">\n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h3 id=\"introduction-to-the-epilepsy-monitoring-unit-emu-for-hospital-patients\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction to the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit\u00a0(EMU) for hospital patients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/IRGfAwUGzLo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch this video<\/a> for an overview of the University of Colorado Hospital EMU for current hospital patients being transferred into the unit. Topics covered include basic rules and regulations, what to expect during your stay in the EMU, and an introduction to the team that will be responsible for your care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"introduction-to-the-emu-for-newly-admitted-patients\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction to the EMU for newly admitted patients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/0-YAJgBPyA8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch this video<\/a> for an overview of the University of Colorado Hospital EMU for patients who are being admitted to the unit from home. Topics covered include navigating to the unit, the check-in process, service animal policy, basic rules and regulations, what to expect during your stay in the EMU, and an introduction to the team that will be responsible for your care.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>  <\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/uchealth-block-accordion-spoiler>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"clinical-recognition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clinical recognition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of the patients who come to us for neurological treatment were referred here by physicians who recognize our expertise in proven therapies and our high quality of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a gold-level <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacn.org\/wd\/beaconapps\/content\/mainpage.content?menu=beaconapps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beacon Award for Excellence<\/a> on the Neuro ICU at UCH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"nationally-recognized-stroke-care-at-uchealth-university-of-colorado-hospital\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nationally recognized stroke care at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) is a Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. This means that we provide stroke victims the highest level of care possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/location\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/10\/NEURO-DSC-AHA-comprehensive-stroke-center-location.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/10\/20125323\/NEURO-DSC-AHA-comprehensive-stroke-center-location.jpg 900w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/10\/20125323\/NEURO-DSC-AHA-comprehensive-stroke-center-location-300x64.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/10\/20125323\/NEURO-DSC-AHA-comprehensive-stroke-center-location-768x163.jpg 768w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/10\/20125323\/NEURO-DSC-AHA-comprehensive-stroke-center-location-150x32.jpg 150w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/10\/20125323\/NEURO-DSC-AHA-comprehensive-stroke-center-location-200x42.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><br>\n<strong>Superior expertise<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UCH has the largest neurovascular service in the state. Our nationally renowned doctors offer highly specialized surgical techniques and interventional neuroradiology procedures not available elsewhere in Colorado. This means better results for patients who may otherwise suffer from irreversible brain damage or death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our quick response was recognized by the American Heart Association\/American Stroke Association (AHA\/ASA) with their <strong>2022 Get With the Guidelines\u00ae Stroke Gold Plus award<\/strong> for outstanding care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-stroke-and-brain-aneurysm-center-anschutz\/\">&gt;&gt; See more stroke outcomes data<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"neurology-and-neurosurgery-at-the-university-of-colorado-school-of-medicine\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Neurology and Neurosurgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medschool.cuanschutz.edu\/neurology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&gt;&gt; Neurology<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medschool.cuanschutz.edu\/neurosurgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&gt;&gt; Neurosurgery<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2356,"featured_media":7585,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-1843","uch_location","type-uch_location","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/uch_location\/1843","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/uch_location"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/uch_location"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2356"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7585"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1843"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}