The Providence Neuroscience Institute in Spokane stands as the region’s most comprehensive resource for treating brain and spine injuries, anchored by a team of more than 50 board-certified specialists and subspecialists, according to providence.org.
Institute Provides Specialty Care for Brain and Spinal Trauma
Operating across six hospitals and more than 12 outpatient locations, the institute delivers 24/7 emergency care for stroke, brain, and spinal trauma. The facility houses the Inland Northwest’s only specialty program for child neurology and neurosurgery, alongside one of the Pacific Northwest’s largest cerebrovascular programs. Specialists employ advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive techniques, implantable devices, and clinical research studies to address complex conditions.
For patients managing movement disorders, clinicians utilize deep brain stimulation (DBS). This neurosurgical procedure places thin electrodes in targeted areas of the brain to deliver mild electrical currents, which are monitored and adjusted over time to control irregular body movement and provide ongoing symptom relief. When brain tumors are identified, a multidisciplinary team applies advanced technology to formulate personalized treatment plans based on the tumor’s location and whether it is cancerous or benign.
Hospital Earns High Rankings for Stroke and Spinal Fusion
Recent distinctions highlight the institute’s clinical performance. U.S. News & World Report designated the facility as a High Performing Hospital in both Spinal Fusion and Stroke for the 2026–27 evaluation period. Additionally, the Washington Emergency Cardiac & Stroke System recognizes the institution as a Level I Cardiac & Stroke Center.
Data provided by the institute outlines the scale of its annual operations:
- Over 50 years treating neurology patients
- More than 50 neuro specialty and subspecialty doctors
- 1,000+ stroke patients treated annually
- 3,000+ spine and back surgeries performed annually
- 200+ brain tumor surgeries performed annually
Recovery extends beyond acute surgical and medical interventions into dedicated rehabilitation programs. After experiencing a stroke, patient Harry Green utilized inpatient and outpatient recovery services at St. Luke’s. “St. Luke’s was great at giving me the resources I needed to continue my nutrition and exercise at home,” Green stated, noting that the support enabled him to return to his work as a master potter.
