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UPG Department of Neurological Surgery (UPG DONS) is a full service clinical and academic program that provides state of the art treatment for patients with a broad spectrum of brain and spine conditions. Patients can expect our physicians to utilize evidence-based medicine, allowing them to reat patients in compassionate enviroment and provide the best treatment options for neurological conditions such as brain tumors, movement disorders, back problems, strokes, aneurysms, and surgical pain management.
UPG DONS is dedicated to advancing the science of neurosurgery through their teaching and research efforts. Referring physicians can expect our physicians to provide superior diagnosis and treatment of the following:
  • Cerebro-Vascular Disorders
    • Aneurysms
    • Arteriovenous Malformations
    • Carotid Disease
  • Brain Tumors
    • Pituitary Tumors
    • Meningiomas
    • Acoustic Neuromas
    • Glioblastoma Multiforme
    • Astrocytoma
  • Spine Disorders
    • Degenerative Spine Conditions
    • Spinal Cord Tumors
    • Spinal Instability
  • Pain/Nerve Disorders
    • Trigeminal Neuralagia
    • Carpal Tunnel Disorder
    • Nerve Injuries
    • Brachial Plexus
  • Movement Disorders
    • Parkinson Disease
    • Tremor
    • Dystonia and Cereberal Palsy
    • Spacticity
  • Epilepsy

Advanced Technology
Less invasive surgical equipment and techniques are changing the way many neurological disorders are treated. Medical advancements at Harper postion neurosurgeons on the cutting-edge of technology, enhancing the neurosurgeon's ability to care for patients and making surgery easier on the patient. UPG DONS was the first group in Michigan to take advantage of innovative technologies like Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging (iMRI), Gamma Knife radiosurgery and complex skull-base surgery procedures

Top Surgeons
Whether they are pioneering the use of new, non-invasive radiosurgery procedures or bringing innovative imaging technology into the surgical suite, the neurosurgeons at UPG DONS are internationally known for the array of procedures and diagnostic options they provide. And while each have their own areas of expertise, specialized training and research, they work together as an integrated team to provide exceptional care.