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At Stony Brook Neurosciences Institute, your comfort and recovery are our highest priorities. Our approach is collaborative and our teams of specialists work with you and your family during diagnosis, treatment and beyond to support all aspects of your experience.

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Serving over 40 communities in Suffolk County with our Mobile Stroke Units.
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Healthgrades named Stony Brook Medicine one of America’s 50 Best (top 1% nationwide) for 2025.
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Recognized as one of America's 100 Best in Stroke Care from 2016-2025 by Healthgrades.

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Two elderly men at a park discussing Parkinson's Disease

While navigating this disease can be difficult and often unpredictable, there are simple ways to nurture your well-being from home.

Husband and wife on the beach improving their working memory

Think of working memory as your brain’s temporary storage unit. It’s the quick thinker that holds onto information just long enough for you to use it.

A woman sitting in her home looking out with concern.

It’s crucial to pay close attention to your body and act promptly if something feels off; recognizing early warning signs can be the key to saving lives during a stroke.

A woman with her hand on forehead thinking deeply.

When a blood clot forms in the brain, it can disrupt normal blood flow, potentially causing severe complications.

A man sitting with hand against hi face thinking deeply.

Every year, about 30,000 people in the United States suffer a brain aneurysm rupture, with one occurring every 18 minutes.

A man with his hand around his chin thinking deeply.

Bell’s palsy and stroke both affect facial muscles, but are distinct conditions that differ in symptoms, severity, and recovery.

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