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About Us
The Stroke Program at Hackensack University Medical Center is a nationally recognized leader in the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery of stroke. As a designated Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, we provide the highest and most advanced level of care for the most complex stroke cases, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our dedicated, rapid-response team of board-certified neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, emergency physicians, and specialized nurses utilize state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic tools to ensure fast and accurate assessment. Our approach covers the full continuum of stroke care; from immediate, life-saving intervention in the emergency department to specialized inpatient care and comprehensive rehabilitation.
We are committed to not only treating stroke but also to advancing the field through research and clinical trials. Our mission is to minimize the effects of stroke and maximize recovery, helping our patients reclaim their lives through expert clinical care, innovative therapies, and compassionate support.
Our dedicated, rapid-response team of board-certified neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, emergency physicians, and specialized nurses utilize state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic tools to ensure fast and accurate assessment. Our approach covers the full continuum of stroke care; from immediate, life-saving intervention in the emergency department to specialized inpatient care and comprehensive rehabilitation.
We are committed to not only treating stroke but also to advancing the field through research and clinical trials. Our mission is to minimize the effects of stroke and maximize recovery, helping our patients reclaim their lives through expert clinical care, innovative therapies, and compassionate support.
Key Services
- Neurodiagnostic Imaging
- Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA)
- Mechanical Thrombectomy and aneurysm coiling
- Neurocritical Care
- Physical and Occupational Therapy
- Spasticity Clinic
- Heart Brain Program for patients with patent foramen ovale (PFO)
- In-person and virtual support groups for patients and caregivers
Stroke Care at Hackensack University Medical Center
Why Choose Us?
- The Stroke Center at Hackensack University Medical Center is designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, which is the highest level of certification for hospitals equipped to treat the most complex stroke cases.
- We are also licensed as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.
- Hackensack University Medical Center received the Stroke Care Excellence Award from Healthgrades, High Performing in Stroke Care from U.S. News and World Report and the Gold Plus Get with the Guidelines—Stroke Award from the American Heart Association
Meet the Team
Our neurologists and neurosurgeons are among the best in the nation. The team is led by Director Colum Amory, M.D.