Neuroscience Institute | Summa Health
Neurology and Neurosurgical Care
Our award-winning team offers a multidisciplinary approach to treating neurological disorders and conditions. Our neuroscience programs and services, available throughout the greater Akron region, can help manage unique brain or spine conditions.
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Summa Health Neuroscience Institute
The Summa Health Neuroscience Institute offers diagnostic screening and treatments for neurological and spine disorders including, but not limited to:
Aneurysm
Back pain
Balance problems
Brain tumors and growths
Dementia
Epilepsy
Headaches and migraines
Movement disorders
Multiple sclerosis
Myasthenia gravis
Neuromuscular problems
Neuropathy
Parkinson's disease
Sleep disorders
Spine conditions
Stroke
Traumatic brain injuries
Brain care meant to save more moments that matter.
Being the #1 neuroscience team in Ohio is about more than accolades, it's about giving patients like Alvaro a chance for better outcomes.
Conditions & Services
Stroke Care
Learn about stroke signs, symptoms, effects, treatments and more from the experts at Summa Health Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Endovascular Care
Explore the types of endovascular care that Summa Health offers.
Epilepsy Center
Explore one of the country’s only population health-centric epilepsy treatment centers.
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery is the surgical discipline concerned with diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system.
General Neurology
Summa Health Neurologists treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord and nerves.
Neurodiagnostic Testing Services
Our neurodiagnostic services provide specialized diagnostic tests that assess anatomy or functioning of the brain, spinal cord, muscles, nerves and blood flow.
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Awards
#1 in Ohio for Neurosciences
For the State Ranking analysis, Healthgrades evaluates hospitals solely on what matters most—patient outcomes—to determine the top-performing hospitals in each of the 31 states that met the eligibility criteria in 2026. Healthgrades analyzed and identified the top ranked hospitals in each state across 18 key specialty areas for 2026.
#1 in Ohio for Cranial Neurosurgery
For the State Ranking analysis, Healthgrades evaluates hospitals solely on what matters most—patient outcomes—to determine the top-performing hospitals in each of the 31 states that met the eligibility criteria in 2026. Healthgrades analyzed and identified the top ranked hospitals in each state across 18 key specialty areas for 2026.
#1 in Ohio for Stroke Care
For the State Ranking analysis, Healthgrades evaluates hospitals solely on what matters most—patient outcomes—to determine the top-performing hospitals in each of the 31 states that met the eligibility criteria in 2026. Healthgrades analyzed and identified the top ranked hospitals in each state across 18 key specialty areas for 2026.
Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award 2025
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized Summa Health System – Akron Campus with the Get With The Guidelines
– Stroke Gold Plus award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus, Advanced Therapy and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. The award recognizes our continued success in using the Get With The Guidelines® program and applying the most up-to-date evidence-based treatment guidelines to improve patient care and outcomes in the communities we serve.
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Meet the Team
The Summa Health Neuroscience Institute’s skilled team of specialists and supporting healthcare professionals are trained to treat a wide range of neurological disorders and conditions.
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Patient Care Stories
Nanette Jarrett
Aneurysm Patient
Nanette received lifesaving care by Dr. Venizelos and his team after experiencing an aneurysm.
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Orly
Neurosurgery Patient
After finding a brain tumor Orly is back to doing what he loves.
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Alex Petz
Epilepsy Patient
After developing focal aware epilepsy at 18, Alex found life-changing relief through the Summa Health Epilepsy Center.
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Kathy Geier
Neuroscience Institute Patient
After having an issue during a routine dive, Kathy credits the neuroscience team at Summa Health with saving her life.
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Rhonda Weber
Stroke Care Patient
Stroke patient describes her physicians as “the best of the best”
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Ray Wozniak
Stroke Care Patient
Stroke patient is thankful for the gift of time
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Ryan Hay
Stroke Patient
Credits the Summa Health stroke team for him being here today
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Chelsea Susong
Mother of Traumatic Brain Injury Patient
Forever grateful that her son was at Summa Health
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Gwendolyn Hayes-Wright
Aneurysm Patient
Surprised to learn that she had an aneurysm and required a coiling procedure
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Debra Davis
Brain Aneurysm Patient
Shares how coiling procedure saved her life
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Diane Capretta
Neurosurgery Patient
Was finally able to walk again just hours after spine surgery
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James Jones
Stroke Patient
Recalls wanting to ask for help, but couldn’t say anything at all
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Jeannie Hamilton
Stroke Patient
Thankful that TPA “clot buster” worked like a miracle
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Steven and Susan Oswald
Stroke Care Patient
Grateful for quick, compassionate teamwork during a stroke
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Michele Cantrell
Aneurysm Patient
Grateful to the "amazing" Summa Health neuro team for saving her
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Rod and JoAnn Carmer
Stroke Care Patient
Fast emergency stroke care saves lives
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Bambi Miller
Stroke Patient
Appreciates that, during the scariest time in her life, the Summa team treated her with kindness
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Adelle Madison, Mother of Jesse Madison
Epilepsy Patient
After receiving a vagus nerve stimulator implantation at Summa Health, Jesse is more alert, and his seizures are shorter and less severe.
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Locations
Summa Health System- Akron Campus
75 Arch St, Suite 201
Akron, OH
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Summa Health System - Barberton Campus
201 5th Street NE, Suite 16
Barberton, OH 44203
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Summa Health Stow-Kent Medical Center
3825 Fishcreek Road, Suite 200
Stow, OH 44224
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Summa Health Rootstown Medical Center
4211 State Route 44, Suite 130
Rootstown, Ohio 44272
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Summa Health Neurology Portage Lakes
500 Portage Lakes Dr., Suite B
Coventry Township, OH 44319
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Summa Health Neuroscience Services (testing location)
701 White Pond Drive, Suite 210
Akron, OH
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Summa Health Spine and Neuroscience Center
3378 W. Market Street, Suite A
Fairlawn, Ohio 44333
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Resources
When Seconds Count: Why Summa Health's Advanced Stroke Care Makes a Difference
Receiving the fastest, most-effective treatment possible affects patient outcomes.
First-Aid Dos and Don’ts When Helping Someone Having a Seizure
About 1 out of 10 people may have a seizure during their lifetime.
7 Common Stroke Mimics That Look Like You're Having a Stroke
When you’re having a stroke, every minute counts.
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