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Tampa General offers award-winning care and innovative therapies for a wide range of neurological conditions that affect the brain and nervous system. We are the only nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center in Hillsborough County.

At Tampa General, we offer a full spectrum of care for neurological problems and provide comprehensive treatment for children and adults affected by a neurological disorder or disease. Our team of physicians specializes in treating a wide array of neurological conditions, including spine disorders, movement disorders, strokes, neuro-oncological issues, seizure disorders and sleep disorders. Each patient is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and receives a treatment plan tailored to his or her unique needs.

Ischemic stroke is the most common type of stroke individuals in the United States experience. 

A stroke occurs when the brain is deprived of sufficient blood flow, interrupting the delivery of necessary oxygen and nutrients. 

During a thrombotic stroke, a blood clot (thrombus) forms inside one of the brain's arteries.