USC Comprehensive Stroke Program

The USC Comprehensive Stroke Center provides a wide range of services, using the latest medical, surgical, and interventional techniques, covering all aspects of stroke. The team is prepared to deal with the needs of the gamut of stroke patients from those experiencing a stroke who need immediate treatment to those coping with the aftermath of a stroke or a stroke-related condition who need specialized follow-up care.

Comprehensive Diagnosis and Treatment for Stroke and Related Conditions

• Ischemic Stroke
• Transient Ischemic Attack
• Carotid Stenosis
• Cerebral Hemorrhage
• Aneurysms / Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
• Vascular Malformations of the Brain
• Spinal Vascular Malformations

Several Venues

More than 2600 stroke visits per year in the University system and an even larger number in the County system.

• USC University Hospital
1500 San Pablo Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033

Leslie P. Weiner Neurological Care and Research Center,
Heath Care Consultation Center - II,
1520 San Pablo Street Suite 3000,
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone (323) 442-5710
Fax (323) 442-5736

• LAC+USC Medical Center

Los Angeles County General Hospital
1200 North State Street, Los Angeles

Los Angeles County Outpatient Clinics
1175 North Cummings, Los Angeles

Research and Education

Important to the program are research and education. Several clinical projects are underway in efforts to improve diagnosis and treatment for patients in the midst of a brain attack or dealing with the aftermath of such an insult. For information about the clinical studies currently recruiting participants, please, contact Jennifer Hagemann at 323.224.5138.

Funding to support this program is obtained through grants from the NIH and pharmaceutical companies as well as grants or gifts from foundations and individuals. Donations are tax deductible. These help further work toward developing new and exciting therapies for stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases. To learn more about how to help, contact Gene Y. Sung, M.D., USC Keck School of Medicine, 1975 Zonal Avenue, Unit 1, Room 5641, Los Angeles, CA 90033 or telephone Dr. Sung at 323.226.2639.

Multidisciplinary Approach

The USC Stroke Program involves people with expertise in many different fields. Directed by Gene Y. Sung, M.D., M.P.H. and Glenn M. Fischberg, M.D. and assisted by Soma Sahai-Srivastava, M.D., all neurologists and assistant professors in the Department of Neurology, the team consists of the following individuals:

-- Neurosurgery: Steven L. Giannotta, M.D., J. Peter Gruen, M.D.

-- Vascular Surgery: Fred A. Weaver, M.D.

-- Interventional Neuroradiology: George P. Teitelbaum, M.D., Donald W. Larsen, M.D., Arun.
Amar, M.D.

-- Diagnostic Neuroradiology: Paul E. Kim, M.D., Jamshid Ahmadi, M.D., Chi S. Zee, M.D.

-- Emergency Medicine: Stuart M. D. Swadron, M.D., Edward J. Newton, M.D., Sean O.
Henderson, M.D.

-- Rehabilitation Medicine: Freddi Segal-Gidan, Ph.D, Beth Fisher, P.T., Ph.D, Kathy Sullivan,
P.T., Ph.D, Helena Chang Chui, M.D.

-- Neuropsychology: Evelyn L. Teng, Ph.D.

-- Nurse Managers: LAC+USC Medical Center—Susan Newsome, R.N.
USC Neurology Clinics--Lane Turzan, R.N.

-- Study Coordinator: Jennifer Hagemann