Expert Neurosurgical Care

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Exceptional neurosurgical care is about access to highly skilled specialists and innovative technology. And it’s about timely, compassionate care close to home and your support system. When you choose Penn State Health for neurosurgical care, we’ll offer you your first appointment right here in Berks County within five days.

Expert, compassionate care close to home

Penn State Health Neurosurgery provides patients in Berks County with expert, compassionate care for conditions affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves. Our board-certified neurosurgeons treat every kind of spine and neck disorder and injury, giving you the time and attention you deserve. We offer comprehensive treatment along with diagnostic testing and second opinions for complex cases.

If advanced treatment is needed, our team is backed by the high-level neurosurgical care at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Its nationally recognized doctors and researchers provide advanced neurosurgery expertise and complete, personalized treatment for both children and adults.

Patient-centered approach to care

You can return to an active and pain-free life with our patient-centered approach to care. Led by neurosurgeon Dr. John Weaver, our team works together with neurologists, pain management physicians and physical therapists to offer you comprehensive care that includes both nonsurgical and surgical treatments. Dr. David Allen, a long-term neurosurgeon known to many in the community, provides nonsurgical services to patients. A more recent addition to our practice is Angela Krick, a family nurse practitioner who holds a doctorate in nursing practice.

Get care for a full range of conditions, including corrective surgeries:

• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Degenerative disc disease
• Pinched nerves
• Brain tumors
• Osteoarthritis of the spine

Specialized neurological rehabilitation  

Neurological rehabilitation is a specialized service for people with conditions such as stroke, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, swallowing problems, multiple sclerosis, vestibular disorders, cognitive deficits and other issues resulting from problems with the central nervous system. The goal of rehabilitation is to improve symptoms, regain function and to improve your quality of life. Our dedicated team of therapists at St. Joseph Medical Center provides comprehensive client-centered care. Drawing on more than 35 years of combined experience, our team of physical, occupational and speech therapists creates goal-based, personalized treatment plans to help you improve your independent living skills and maximize your communication, mobility, balance and coordination. 

Whether you’re recovering from a neurological injury, surgery or illness, we will work one-on-one with you to help you achieve your goals. Call 610-378-2975 for more information.

Nationally recognized care

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center has earned national recognition for the exceptional care we offer patients in Berks County. 

Our latest awards:

• The Leapfrog Group “A” Hospital Safety Grade
• Healthgrades® America's 250 Best Hospital Award^TM
• The Joint Commission’s Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification
• American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines Stroke Silver Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll

Lifesaving emergency care

The Emergency Department at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to handle injuries, illnesses and life-threatening medical emergencies. Our compassionate, highly trained emergency medicine physicians and clinicians deliver the highest level of care to children and adults.

Our clinical trials offer innovative therapies

Our neurosurgery team is committed to finding innovative therapies and approaches to treatment that aren’t found anywhere else. Clinical trials in neurosurgery are focused on advancing the field of research in the areas of stroke, brain bleeds and brain cancers.