We care for patients with complex conditions of the brain and nervous system every day at the Ayer Neuroscience Institute, but a simplified approach works best when caring for your neurologic conditions.

Our comprehensive care model, unique in the region, allows us to move nimbly and collaborate routinely. This spirit is rooted in thorough clinical reviews that encourage innovative ways to help our patients.

At each Ayer Neuroscience Institute location across the state, you’ll experience the same sense of teamwork that connects you to needed services like pain management, neurosurgery and rehabilitation. Each day, we see how collaboration fuels innovation and improves the patient experience. That’s why we embrace this model that provides you with the best possible care.

 

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If your primary care provider has recommended that you see a neurologist, a general neurologist is a great starting point in the evaluation of new or worsening neurologic symptoms.

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Conditions

Learn more about the wide array of neurological conditions that we diagnose and treat here at Ayer.

Conditions We Treat

Treatments

By combining the latest technologies with our multidisciplinary team, our goal is to provide you streamlined care.

Treatments We Offer

National MS Society

Center for Comprehensive MS Care

National Association of Epilepsy Centers

Level 4 Epilepsy Center 

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The Joint Commission

National Quality Approval

 

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Education & Training

The Ayer Neuroscience Institute is a premier training site for the next generation of medical professionals.

Latest Videos

High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Improves Local Parkinson's Warrior's Tremors

Dexter Cheney could barely hold a pen in his trembling hand due to advanced Parkinson's Disease. When asked to trace a spiral drawn on paper, his marks looked like jagged teeth that trailed off into a series of dots. A ground-breaking procedure conducted at Hartford Hospital in August, however, controlled the tremors inside the man's hands. He traced the spiral again with one smooth, solid stroke. The life-changing procedure was the first use of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) in Connecticut. Conducted by Dr. Patrick Senatus, MD, Director of Functional Neurosurgery at the Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute, the incisonless treatment offered immediate improvement in the man's essential tremor. 👏

Keeping You Informed

Patient support is an important aspect of the services we provide.

Latest Neuroscience News

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Classes & Support Groups

Tuesday, Dec 03, 2024, 1:00PM - 2:00PM

Spine Surgery Pre-Op Class

This class is designed to educate patients having spine surgery at Windham & Backus Hospital and their support person to prepare you for [...]

Wednesday, Dec 04, 2024, 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Webinar: Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation and MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)

In this FREE virtual info session, join Katherine Baich-Colon, RN, BSN, Neurosurgery Nurse Navigator to learn about DBS as a treatment [...]

Wednesday, Dec 04, 2024, 2:00PM - 3:00PM

Webinar: Understanding Back and Neck Pain

Join us for a free webinar learn more about back and neck pain. Board certified neurosurgeon, Dr. Mark Hornyak of the Hartford HealthCare [...]