Services
Integrated Services
- Cancer – Radiation Therapy – Most primary and metastatic brain tumors require radiation treatment. The radiation oncologist discusses with the patient and family the alternatives, benefits and potential downsides of radiation treatment. These include conventional radiation therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), and stereotactic radiosurgery.
- Neurosurgery – Mount Sinai's neurosurgeons are leaders in their field. In addition to conventional surgery, the neurosurgeons are experts in computer-assisted image-guided neurosurgery, minimally invasive surgery, radiosurgery, brain mapping and awake brain surgery.
- Neurology - The neurologists are responsible for the evaluation and management of patients with brain tumors and neurological complications of cancer. They utilize state-of-the-art chemotherapy, treatment with biological response modifiers and immunotherapy as well as evaluation of new drugs in development.
- Neuro-Oncology - Neuro-oncologists are physicians specialized in both Neurology and Oncology. They are responsible for the evaluation and management of patients with brain tumors and neurological complications of cancer. They utilize state-of-the-art chemotherapy, treatment with biological response modifiers and immunotherapy as well as evaluation of new drugs in development.
- Radiology / X-Ray – All patients with brain tumors need radiographic studies to assess the extent of their disease and the efficacy of clinical treatment. The Mount Sinai Radiology Department includes some of the most renowned neuro-radiologists and provides the most innovative diagnostic imaging protocols, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with three Tesla scanners, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, diffusion and perfusion imaging (DWI/PWI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and functional imaging. The Radiology Department also performs digital angiography, PET and other nuclear medicine studies.
- Rehabilitation Medicine – The renowned Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Medicine Department provides brain tumor patients with state-of-the art facilities and inpatient or outpatient programs focused on the needs of brain tumor patients, such as motor, speech, and cognitive skills.
- Ophthalmology – Mount Sinai is proud to host a complete interdisciplinary center for the visual sciences that is considered one of the most influential vision care centers in the world.
- Psychiatry – Some patients with brain tumors experience problems with memory, concentration, cognitive functions or mood. These problems may be due to the tumor itself or due to side effects of the treatments for the tumor. The neuropsychologist/psychiatrist helps the patient understand the extent of these problems and provides recommendations for treatment.
- We CoPE – Based on the principles of Integrated Medicine, We CoPE is a comprehensive program to enhance wellness in patients with chronic neurologic diseases, their families & caregivers.
- Spiritual Counseling – Faith-Related Resources include two Chapels for meditation and religious services. Chaplains representing all faiths and denominations are available to patients and families.
