Stroke Center
The Vanderbilt Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center combines acute clinical treatment, prevention education, rehabilitation and clinical research to deliver comprehensive care to stroke patients. Our entire team is dedicated to providing the treatment and support you need, while also giving you the attention and understanding you deserve.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all stroke-related conditions, including:
- Amyloid angiopathy
- CADASIL (Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy)
- Central nervous system (CNS) vasculitis
- Chronic carotid artery occlusion
Meet Your Care Team
Robert J. FallisMD, MS, BA
- General Neurology, Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis, Neurology, Neurosciences
Michael T. FroehlerMD, PhD
- Aneurysm, Cerebral, Arteriovenous Malformations, Cerebrovascular Disease, Neurologic Surgery, Neurological Surgery, Neurology, Pediatric Neurosurgery
Brooke A. HazenDNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
- Facial Pain, General Neurology, Headache, Migraine, Neurology, Neurosciences, Stroke and Cerebrovascular
Molly R. LouderbackPA-C
- Facial Pain, General Neurology, Headache, Migraine, Neurology, Neurosciences, Stroke and Cerebrovascular
Kristen I. PiloteAPRN
- Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology, Neurology, Neurosciences, Stroke and Cerebrovascular
Lexi RouseBSN, MSN
- Facial Pain, General Neurology, Headache, Migraine, Neurology, Neurosciences, Stroke and Cerebrovascular
Why Choose Stroke Center at Vanderbilt
- Recognized care
We’re one of one of only six certified Comprehensive Stroke Centers in Tennessee accredited by The Joint Commission. Our program has also received the highest quality and achievement awards from the American Stroke Association. These designations recognize the advanced care we provide for treating the most complex stroke and cerebrovascular diseases.
- Skilled clinicians
Our doctors have specialized training in diagnosing and treating strokes. As leading experts, our doctors also serve in the organizations responsible for establishing national guidelines for patient care. We’re the only program in Tennessee with neurologists and cerebrovascular surgeons dedicated entirely to diagnosing and treating cerebrovascular diseases.
- Personalized care
We tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique needs and health goals. We help you navigate your treatment options to ensure you receive the best possible care.
- Coordinated care
Our doctors work closely with experts in other medical disciplines to create a care plan that meets your individual needs. We also work with your primary care doctor to review your records and coordinate any advanced care you may need.
- Clinical trials
Because we are part of an academic medical center, we offer access to some of the most promising new treatments and therapies being tested in clinical trials. Participating in a clinical trial is always optional. Find a clinical trial.