Division of Critical Care Neurology.
Director: Camilo R. Gomez, M.D.
Neurologic illnesses can lead to significant disability, particularly in relation to secondary injury accrued during management of the primary neurologic insult. Indeed, severe strokes (including brain hemorrhage), head injuries, refractory seizures, and neuromuscular crises constitute the bulk of conditions that require neurocritical care. In addition, advances in research in this field can only be made possible through data collection and clinical studies designed to answer important questions related to the care of the neurocritically ill. The Critical Care Division oversees all clinical, research and educational activities related to neurocritical care. The latter include the Fundamentals of Critical Care Support (FCCS) course as well as the relations with the Society for Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and the Neurocritical Care Society.

Division of Vascular Neurology.
Director: Susana M. Bowling, M.D.
Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the most important cause of disability in our population. Therefore, the ANI has committed a large amount of resources to the prevention and treatment of stroke. Furthermore, we have significant educational and research programs in stroke and related disorders. The Division of Vascular Neurology oversees all the clinical and academic endeavors related to stroke. These include the relations between the ANI and the Delta States Stroke Consortium (DSSC), the Stroke Belt Consortium (SBC), the American Stroke Association (ASA) and the National Stroke Association (NSA).

Division of Interventional Neurology.
Director: Morgan S. Campbell, M.D.
One of the most important advances in clinical neurosciences during the last decade relates to neurointerventional (also known as neuroendovascular) procedures. These have and continue to evolve and mature, offering patients with neurovascular disorders a new dimension in therapy, less invasive and capable of offering solutions to problems that did not have them in the past. The Division of Interventional Neurology oversees all clinical, research and educational activities pertaining to this discipline, including the relationship between the ANI and the American Society for Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology (ASITN).

Division of Neuroimaging.
Director: Sean C. Orr, M.D.
Since the introduction of computed tomography (CT) in the early 1970's and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the early 1980's, Neuroimaging has become a keystone in the armamentarium available for the treatment of neurologic illnesses. Expertise in neuroimaging is one of the most salient features of the faculty of the ANI. The utilization and interpretation of neurologic images are indispensable steps in the care of most patients, including those with stroke, epilepsy and movement disorders. The Division of Neuroimaging coordinates all the clinical activities in this field. In addition, it administers the Neuroimaging Core Laboratory, a research unit dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in this field. It also oversees the relationship with the American Society of Neuroimaging (ASN).

Division of Movement Disorders.
Director: Gordon J. Kirschberg, M.D.
The care of patients with conditions characterized by abnormalities of movement and posture has traditionally been one of the most important fields of neurology. Patients afflicted by Parkinsonism, tremor, dystonia, among others, require continuous neurological care through the span of their lifetime. In addition, expert consultation in this area is necessary in the context of the recent explosion of therapeutic alternatives now available to patients. The Division of Movement Disorders oversees all clinical, research and educational activities related to this discipline as well as the relation with the Movement Disorder Society.

Division of Sleep Disorders.
Director: James D. Geyer, M.D.
Understanding the physiology of sleep, as well as its derangements requires significant neurologic expertise. The study of patients afflicted by disorders related to their sleep function is carried out in the context of sophisticated electrophysiologic testing, and is accompanied by the application of pharmacologic and physical interventions that often improve the patient’s quality of life. The Division of Sleep Disorders oversees clinical, educational, and research activities geared towards the improvement of sleep physiology in our population.

Division of Clinical Research.
Director: Sean C. Orr, M.D.
The mission of any academic institution must include the advancement of knowledge. This is best accomplished by active participation in clinical research studies designed to answer questions related to diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases. The ANI has committed a large amount of resources to fulfilling this part of its academic mission. Our involvement in many clinical research studies allows us access to new technologies and promising pharmacologic agents, adding an important dimension to our services.

Division of Medicolegal Consultations.
Director: Sean C. Orr, M.D.
At present, medical litigation is an important aspect of the healthcare landscape of our nation. The ANI has philosophically committed time and personnel to participate in the entire medicolegal process, with the intention of contributing as much as possible to its optimization and fair evaluation. The Division of Medicolegal Consultation oversees all activities related to risk management assessment, medical liability consultation, medicolegal expert testimony, independent medical examinations, and all relations with legal firms across the nation.

Division of Neurorecovery.
Director: Elizabeth A. Noser, M.D.
The ANI Division of Neurorecovery provides an organized expert approach to individualized treatment for people with physical and/or cognitive impairment due to neurologic dysfunction. Its goals are to enhance quality of life through the improvement of skills and maximization of independence. Specialized programs are available for patients recovering from stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic head injuty, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological disorders.