Indiana University Health Medical Center delivers comprehensive, high-quality care for patients with the most challenging disorders of the brain, spine and nervous system.
Our multidisciplinary teams combine neurological expertise, pioneering research and the latest technology to care for your patients. This commitment to innovation and exceptional clinical outcomes led U.S. News and World Report to name IU Health Medical Center a high-performing program in Neurology and Neurosurgery.
In partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical schools, our experts conduct groundbreaking research that redefines how we diagnose and treat complex neurological disorders and brain tumors.
We offer your patients unique access to advanced clinical trials and novel treatments. With nearly half of our $171 million in NIH funding in 2025 supporting neurosciences, our teams are leading advancements in dementia, neuromuscular diseases, brain tumors and movement disorders.
In partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical schools, our experts conduct groundbreaking research that redefines how we diagnose and treat complex neurological disorders and brain tumors.
We offer your patients unique access to advanced clinical trials and novel treatments. With nearly half of our $171 million in NIH funding in 2025 supporting neurosciences, our teams are leading advancements in dementia, neuromuscular diseases, brain tumors and movement disorders.
As Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system, IU Health sets the standard for high-quality patient care. U.S. News & World Report recognized IU Health Medical Center as high performing in eight of our adult procedures and conditions, including spinal fusion and stroke.
With our research funding supporting groundbreaking neurosciences, our teams are pushing the boundaries of discovery, elevating outcomes, and shaping the future of patient care.
As Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system, IU Health sets the standard for high-quality patient care. U.S. News & World Report recognized IU Health Medical Center as high performing in eight of our adult procedures and conditions, including spinal fusion and stroke.
With our research funding supporting groundbreaking neurosciences, our teams are pushing the boundaries of discovery, elevating outcomes, and shaping the future of patient care.
For more than 75 years, our neurology and neurosurgery programs have delivered exceptional care across the full spectrum of neurology and neurosurgery. Our teams manage:
For more than 75 years, our neurology and neurosurgery programs have delivered exceptional care across the full spectrum of neurology and neurosurgery. Our teams manage:
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Together, our teams offer comprehensive, patient centered care through a variety of programs, and treatment centers:
Together, our teams offer comprehensive, patient centered care through a variety of programs, and treatment centers:
This comprehensive, initiative uses high-resolution imaging and blood-based biomarker platforms to identify brain changes at the earliest stages. By integrating neurology, psychiatry, primary care and lifestyle medicine, the program delivers proactive care.
Our Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) program streamlines access to timely diagnostic evaluations, coordinated treatment plans and essential community and social resources. Caregivers receive education, counseling and ongoing guidance.
Home to Indiana’s first Comprehensive Stroke Center, the IU Health Medical Center is certified by The Joint Commission with the highest and most demanding stroke designation. Our high-volume program performs nearly 200 thrombectomies each year.
Indiana’s only Level IV comprehensive epilepsy program designated by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC), we offer diagnostic and surgical care for complex epilepsy. This includes invasive monitoring (SEEG), advanced neuromodulation and surgical options (RNS, DBS, VNS, LITT) and magnetoencephalography (MEG) for precise, noninvasive localization.
This clinic coordinates neurology, PT/OT, speech therapy, pulmonary care, dietetics, genetics and social work, all in a single visit. We offer comprehensive, streamlined care for ALS and neuromuscular conditions, such as myotonic dystrophy.
Fellowship-trained neuro oncologists, neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists and supportive care specialists deliver fully integrated and personalized care for patients with brain tumors. We offer intraoperative MRI, laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) and surgically implanted brachytherapy.
When patients don’t see improvement after multiple antidepressant treatments, this team can provide deep brain stimulation (DBS). A participating site in the national TRANSCEND study, our clinic offers comprehensive evaluations and innovative therapies for patients with challenging forms of depression.
IU Health Medical Center is home to robust neurological and neurosurgical research. This includes the international study of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and the Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center is one of only 33 centers in the country solely committed solely to this research.
Our wide array of studies is supported by federal grants from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National Institute on Aging (NIA) and National Science Foundation. Learn more about our latest clinical research:
A nationally leading, NIA-funded study addressing gaps in early onset Alzheimer’s disease, including biomarker development and improved diagnostic pathways.
An Alzheimer’s Association–funded study evaluating nicotinic acid as a potential disease-modifying therapy.
Part of the national HEALEY network offering access to innovative, parallel-arm platform trials evaluating multiple investigational ALS therapies.
Phase 1–3 studies evaluating gene-targeted therapies aimed at slowing, halting or potentially reversing the multisystem manifestations of myotonic dystrophy.
A pivotal trial evaluating a next generation disease modifying therapy for Huntington’s disease.
Acute Stroke & Secondary Stroke Prevention Trials
Multiple industry-sponsored clinical trials evaluating acute intervention strategies and long term secondary prevention.
ENRICH Trial (Intracerebral Hemorrhage)
A landmark randomized trial showing improved survival and functional outcomes using early minimally invasive hematoma evacuation with guideline based care.
Pivotal STRIDE Study (Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus)
Evaluates the safety and effectiveness of the CereVasc® eShunt® System for treating normal pressure hydrocephalus.
A large adaptive platform evaluating multiple interventions for the acute treatment of traumatic brain injury.
A national randomized trial comparing surgically implanted brachytherapy (GammaTile) to postoperative stereotactic radiotherapy for brain metastases.
A randomized study comparing postoperative stereotactic radiotherapy with STaRT (GammaTile) in patients with newly diagnosed metastatic brain tumors.
A feasibility study evaluating the combination of surgical resection with GammaTile implantation followed by EBRT and temozolomide in newly diagnosed glioblastoma.
Active involvement in trials for treatment resistant depression and other psychiatric conditions, providing early access to innovative neuromodulatory and interventional therapies.
Learn more about our Neurology and Neurological Surgery research at the Indiana University School of Medicine and how to enroll patients.
IU Health Medical Center is home to internationally recognized physician leaders whose expertise, innovation and compassion drive the future of neuroscience and complex care.
Our multidisciplinary team includes experts in neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, radiology, rehabilitation and subspecialty care. Together, they deliver evidence‑based, highly personalized treatment plans for your patients.
Dr. Gutmann is board certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, vascular neurology, and neuromuscular medicine and serves as Chair of the Department of Neurology at Indiana University School of Medicine among many other national leadership positions.
Dr. Shah is a board certified neurological surgeon, serves as Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery at Indiana University Health, and is co-director of the IU Health-IU School of Medicine Neuroscience Institute.
Dr. Wilcock is a neuroscientist and serves as director of the Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders at the IU School of Medicine. She specializes in Alzheimer’s disease, vascular cognitive impairment and neuroinflammation.
Dr. Lamb is a neuroscientist and executive director of the Stark Neurosciences Research Institute at the IU School of Medicine. Here, he leads nationally funded programs advancing Alzheimer’s research and neurodegenerative science.
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