Our brain and nervous system give us the ability to think, communicate, feel and move.   When these systems are not working properly, our lives can be impacted in many ways. 

The USF Department of Neurology is one of the largest in our region, and is the only academic medical center on Florida’s west coast.  Our neurological experts are highly sought after, and routinely diagnose and treat the most complex neurological conditions using state of the art technology, medications and procedures. Our specialty programs are known internationally for providing the very best in complex neurological care and also are engaged in cutting edge research, including over 100 clinical trials testing new treatment approaches for the many disease we treat.  The world class neurologists at USF Health are considered to be among the best in their fields throughout the country.

Our Outstanding Specialty Centers care for patients with these neurological conditions: 

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) 
• Ataxia/Cerebellar disorders 
• Epilepsy
• Headache, including migraine 
• Huntington Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neuromuscular Diseases, including Neuropathy and Myasthenia
• Parkinson's Disease
• Stroke

Clinical Trials

The USF Health Neurology Department is engaged in a robust research program offering cutting-edge clinical trials and transnational research to better understand and manage neurological disorders and to speed innovations that will help more patients on their paths to wellness. 

For a full list of active clinical trials visit our USF Department of Neurology’s Clinical Trials page.

For more information regarding clinical trials visit Frequently Asked Questions About Clinical Trials in Neurosurgery and Brian Repair.