Neurological Institute

The world needs a leader in brain and spine treatment and research. Ohio State’s Neurological Institute seeks to be that leader.

More than 50 million people in the United States and a billion people worldwide have a neurological disorder, and the numbers are rising. We’re rising to meet this challenge.

Ohio State is one of the first health centers in the country to combine five neuroscience-related specialties—Neurology, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Psychiatry and Behavioral Health—into a single, integrated program. With seven hospitals, more than 100 outpatient/ambulatory care centers and a Neuroscience Research Institute, Ohio State rapidly unlocking the mysteries of the brain and to pioneer therapies and technology on every neurological front.

We’re leading the way in expert, compassionate care for patients with a brain, spine or neurological condition.

Areas of the Neurological Institute

Clinical Centers

Neuroscience Research Institute (NRI)

Clinical Trials & Research

Our Leaders

Academic departments

Neurology Our team focuses on diagnosing, treating and researching both rare and common neurological diseases.

Neuroscience By focusing on understanding the nervous system in health and disease, our department contributes to both a fundamental understanding of neuroscience and novel avenues for therapies.

Neurosurgery We pioneer therapies on every neurological front, including stroke, neuromodulation, endoscopic skull-base approaches, spinal cord and brain implants and other complex operations.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation We've been a leader in traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and stroke care for more than 50 years.

Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Our patient care plans address the interconnectivity of mental and physical health.

Patient Stories

2-time liver recipient, Justin Shupert is grateful for his second and third chance at life

Two-time liver recipient is grateful for his second and third chance at life

Two-time liver recipient, Justin Shupert is grateful for his second and third chance at life and shares his story at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

Parkinson's disease and essential tremor patient, Patricia Culbreath meets with Dr. Mazzoni

Encouraging others 'not to stop living' because of their diagnosis

Patricia Culbreath shares their story about living with essential tremor at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.

MS patient, Tim Rhodes, receiving physical therapy clinic at Ohio State

Determined not to let this disease change who he is

Hear from Tim Rhode about living with multiple sclerosis (MS).