Neurosurgery Patient Stories

We are dedicated to excellence and making sure that we provide you the care and treatment you need so that you are both satisfied and healthy. 

Here are some personal stories, shared by patients who have experienced the specialized care we provide.

Featured Stories

Deep Brain Stimulation: Why Her 80s Are Going To Be ‘Fabulous’

Loreli Jenkins' life has been impacted by tremors for almost 40 years. Read how the Deep Brain Stimulation process has changed her life, and how it will change anyone suffering from unwanted movement and / or behavior.

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How Kelly Stafford, Matthew Stafford’s Wife, Recovered From Brain Tumor

Among the off-gridiron stories getting attention during this year’s Super Bowl was the brainstem tumor that sidelined Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford's wife, Kelly in 2019. Read about "acoustic neuroma" it's conditions and how we treat it.

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More Neurosurgery News & Stories

August 05, 2016

Jason Day And Vertigo: The Various Shades Of Dizziness

Jason Day’s collapse during the the second round of the 2015 U.S. Open is probably the most public display of [...]

August 08, 2017

Dr. Alberts: Let’s Recognize Our Accomplishments During Neurosurgery Awareness Month

Dear Colleagues, August was National Neurosurgery Awareness Month and while I know it may seem trivial when compared to ubiquitous [...]

October 20, 2017

Feeling Dizzy? Vertigo Is A Lot More Common Than You Think

As LeBron James begins his quest for a fourth NBA title this week, it’s not only the Golden State Warriors [...]

October 26, 2017

How Deep Brain Stimulation Can Help Parkinson’s Symptoms

For those patients with Parkinson’s disease where the symptoms can’t be controlled with medication, they may be a candidate for a surgical [...]

November 21, 2017

Deep Brain Stimulation And Other Heady Topics As Discussed By A Neurosurgeon

Patients with Parkinson’s disease whose symptoms can’t be controlled with medication may be a candidates for a surgical procedure known as [...]

February 12, 2018

Parkinson’s: New, App-Controlled Deep Brain Stimulation Technology

Hartford HealthCare is the first in Connecticut and among the first in New England to offer the most advanced Deep [...]

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