Barrow Neurological Institute®, at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, is an internationally renowned medical center that offers care for people with brain and spine diseases, disorders and injuries. Dr. Robert Spetzler, one of the world's leading neurosurgeons, is the director of the institute. Barrow's mission is to improve patient care and advance neuroscience knowledge. To fulfill this mission, Barrow focuses on excellence in patient care, medical education and research. For more information, see our Barrow Profile or visit us at thebarrow.com.

Dr. Robert Spetzler, Director, Barrow Neurological Institute

Excellence as a Primary Stroke Center

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is the first hospital in the state to be granted certification as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting organization in healthcare. St. Joseph's received the designation from JCAHO following a thorough analysis of the hospital's Stroke Center in April 2006. "St. Joseph's has the highest percentage in the state for treating acute stroke patients," says Dr. Marc Malkoff, director of Neurovascular and Neurocritical Care at St. Joseph's. "This certification tells us that we are meeting JCAHO's criteria for providing expert care to our stroke patients."  St. Joseph's provides a comprehensive stroke program that includes cutting-edge research, a 24-hour stroke team, rehabilitation, professional education and community programs. St. Joseph's is also recognized as a designated Stroke Center by the American Heart Association.