{"id":147642,"date":"2019-03-21T10:36:57","date_gmt":"2019-03-21T14:36:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?post_type=school-college-post&p=147642"},"modified":"2019-03-26T09:49:01","modified_gmt":"2019-03-26T13:49:01","slug":"uconns-cranial-nerve-brainstem-disorders-program-regional-1st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2019\/03\/uconns-cranial-nerve-brainstem-disorders-program-regional-1st\/","title":{"rendered":"UConn\u2019s Cranial Nerve and Brainstem Disorder Program a Regional 1st"},"content":{"rendered":"

UConn Health is home to New England\u2019s first Cranial Nerve and Brainstem Disorder Program<\/a>, bringing together a multidisciplinary team of experts to streamline care for patients with such conditions.<\/p>\n

Led by Dr. Ketan Bulsara<\/a>, chief of neurosurgery, Dr. Daniel Roberts<\/a>, ear, nose, and throat surgeon who specializes in neurological disorders of the ear, the team collaborates with other specialists and will encompass clinical care, research, and teaching.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the core principles of patient care at UConn Health is a multidisciplinary approach to providing personalized care to optimize patient outcomes,\u201d Bulsara says. \u201cThe Cranial Nerve and Brainstem Disorder Program extends that core principle by bringing together world-renowned experts in their fields.\u00a0 We are fortunate at UConn Health to have such an accomplished team across so many different specialties that is willing to work together to provide the best care for our patients.\u201d<\/p>\n

Collaborators include specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, neuroradiology, neuropsychology, neuropathology, radiation\/oncology, hematology\/oncology, and physical therapy.<\/p>\n

The Program guarantees rapid evaluation of patients, regardless of whether they were diagnosed recently or long ago. Patients or practitioners can submit a request through the center referral portal, which is staffed by Bulsara and Roberts. For neurosurgical or ear, nose, and throat issues, the patient will be offered an initial evaluation appointment that is within a week of their request.<\/p>\n

If the cranial nerve or brainstem issue is not related to the ear, nose, and throat or a neurosurgical issue, the physicians will connect the patient with the appropriate service.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo have patients be able to access care in a very timely and expedited fashion is key,\u201d Roberts says. \u201cA patient can call us and we\u2019ll say, \u2018We\u2019ll see you within a week\u2019 to get the ball rolling and help direct them through this complicated process.\u201d<\/p>\n

Areas of care include acoustic neuromas; blood vessel problems including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformation, and cavernomas; brain tumors; hemifacial spasm; meningioma; neurofibromatosis; skull base tumors; trigeminal neuralgia; and taste and smell disorders.<\/p>\n

\u201cBrainstem and cranial nerve disorders are quite rare, and often require experts from different areas for complicated issues,\u201d Roberts says. \u201cWe\u2019re excited about the future of this.\u201d<\/p>\n

Services are available at UConn Health\u2019s Outpatient Pavilion in Farmington and at its offices in Southington and West Hartford. Learn more about the Cranial Nerve and Brainstem Disorder program<\/a>, or to make an appointment, call Neurosurgery at 860-679-8080 or Ear, Nose, and Throat at 860-679-2804.<\/p>\n

Patients and practitioners can also email Dr. Bulsara at bulsara@uchc.edu<\/a> or Dr. Roberts at droberts@uchc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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