4 RiversideHealthcare.org 10 things you might not know about Riverside 2 Neurosurgery Riverside is the only hospital in the region providing on-site brain and spine surgery. Riverside’s neurosurgeons are specially trained in some of the most advanced, minimally invasive techniques and technologies. What’s more, patients who suffer a stroke or brain or spinal cord injuries don’t need to be transported by ambulance or helicopter to distant medical facilities for care—saving precious time. Our dedicated team ensures comprehensive, expert care right here at Riverside. “It is important for patients to know they do not need to travel for advanced brain or spine care,” says Juan Jimenez, MD, neurosurgeon. “Our team at the Riverside Neurosciences Institute is able to provide patients with a full continuum of neuro care in the community.” 3 Cancer care At the Riverside Cancer Institute, we want patients to get the best possible treatment as close as possible to their homes and the support of their family and friends. We are proud to say that we offer this ideal treatment scenario at Riverside with a dedicated care team supervised by the expertise of numerous oncologists. Even more, we added a second TrueBeam Linear accelerator, the latest in radiation cancer treatment technology. “The TrueBeam can be used to treat nearly all types of cancer, in nearly any location and including some of the most rare cancer types,” says Issra Rashed, radiation oncologist at the Riverside Cancer Institute. With leading-edge technology, like the TrueBeam, access to hot-off-the-press oncology treatments and an excellent oncologic care team, patients have access to the best possible care, right here in the community. 1 Heart care The award-winning team at Riverside’s Heart & Vascular Institute specializes in cardiology, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, cardiac surgery and vascular surgery, all right here in the community. This allows you and your loved ones to get advanced heart care close to home, which is especially important in an emergency. “Every second counts in a cardiac emergency, which is why the team at the Riverside Heart & Vascular Institute is proud to provide a full continuum of heart care for our community,” says Vikas Patel, MD, interventional cardiologist at the Riverside Heart & Vascular Institute. The providers at the Riverside Heart & Vascular Institute strive to continue to bring the latest advancements in heart care to the community. The state-of-the-art interventional suites at Riverside allow providers to intervene using minimally invasive procedures, such as TAVR and WATCHMAN, which provide better outcomes for patients. The Riverside Neurosurgery Specialists team uses advanced robotic-assisted technology and expertise to treat a wide range of conditions.
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