Neurosciences

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Finding local board-certified physicians who can help is easy. The neurologists and neurosurgeons of the Lakeland Neuroscience Center work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for each patient. Through collaboration and commitment to provide optimal care, the physicians treat an array of neurological disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and nerves.

If you have questions about these or other neurological disorders not listed here, please consult your medical provider.

Lakeland Neurology Lakeland Neurosurgey

Our Locations

Lakeland Neuroscience Center Health Park Medical Suites, St. Joseph
3950 Hollywood Road, Suites 210 & 230
Neurosurgery (269) 556-1990, Neurology (269) 985-0000

Lakeland Neurology, Coloma
6559 Paw Paw Ave
Neurology (269) 985-0000

Neurology
Michael Schiman, NP
Peter Spencer, DO
Robert Ward, III, DO, FACN
(269) 985-0000 

Neurosurgery
Angela Blomgren, PA
Alexander George, PA
Christian Sikorski, MD, FAANS, FACS
Rafeek Woods, MD
(269) 556-1990

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Inpatient Rehabilitation: Timothy Buchana "Making Every Second Count"

After suffering a severe brain hemorrhage, Timothy turned to Lakeland Hospital Watervliet for inpatient rehabilitation.

Sep 19
Inpatient Rehabilitation: Mike Wilson "A New Normal"

After suffering a stroke, Mike Wilson spent the next month participating in an extensive inpatient rehabilitation program at Lakeland Hospital Watervliet to help him return to his normal functions.

May 13
Check-Up: Michael O'Hearn - A Pain in the Back

Physical therapist, Michael O'Hearn shares when to seek medical help for back pain.

Mar 08
Provider Video Profile: Michael Schiman, NP (Neurology)

Nurse practitioner Michael Schiman helps those with a variety of neurologic illnesses at Lakeland Neurology.

Jan 23
Physician Video Profile: Rafeek Woods, MD (Neurosurgery)

Introducing Dr. Rafeek Woods, a neurosurgeon at Lakeland Neurosurgery in St. Joseph

Oct 11
Neurosurgery Brain Bleed: Becky Laymon "Niles to St. Joseph - One Big Family"

Becky Laymon's condition turned out to be a brain bleed.

Apr 19
Brain Cancer: Rick Ledesma "We're Going to Fight"

Learn about Rick's journey with glioblastoma mltiforme.

Apr 19
Physician Video Profile: Robert Ward, DO (Neurology)

Introducing Dr. Robert Ward, a neurologist with Berrien Regional Associates in Neurology.

Nov 13
Physician Video Profile: Christopher Contardo, PhD, ABPP (Neuropsychology)

Introducing Dr. Christopher Contardo, a neuropsychologist with Psychiatric & Psychological Specialties.

Jun 17
COVID-19 Update 5.4.2021

Join president, Loren B. Hamel, MD, and Nicki Britten from the Berrien County Health Department for the latest COVID-19 news.

May 05

Trending on Lakeland

Veggie Van to Offer Free Healthy Foods, Nutrition Information in Niles

The Veggie Van will offer free healthy foods and nutrition information from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15 at the Niles-Buchanan YMCA.

Lakeland to Offer Convenient Walk-in Options for COVID-19 Vaccinations

Spectrum Health Lakeland will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines at four new locations throughout Southwest Michigan including the Center for Outpatient Services in St. Joseph and the health system’s three walk-in clinics.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Revises Visitor Guidelines

Spectrum Health Lakeland has revised its visitor guidelines effective Wednesday, June 2. Revised guidelines allow for two visitors from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the duration of a patient’s stay.

Virtual Panel Explores Link Between U.S. History, Racial Inequities

A three-part virtual panel discussion will explore how historical laws, policies, and practices laid the foundation for today’s racial inequities.

Spectrum Health Warns of “Vishing” Scam

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Partnership Focuses on Cultural Relevancy in COVID-19 Communications

Community Grand Rounds, a program of Spectrum Health Lakeland, has teamed up with music artists and community health advocates in Benton Harbor to deliver messages they hope inspire communities across West Michigan and beyond.

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Neurosurgeon, Rafeek Woods, MD, recently joined the Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MSSIC) as a surgery champion on behalf of Spectrum Health Lakeland.

Phase II of Pavilion Project Underway

Phase II of the Pavilion project at Spectrum Health Lakeland Medical Center is now underway.

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The Center for Better Health will continue to provide services in the Benton Harbor community in 2021.

South Bend International Airport Delivers Teddy Bears to Lakeland

As part of the ninth annual Bears in the Air program, South Bend International Airport (SBN) delivered nearly 300 teddy bears for patients at Spectrum Health Lakeland hospitals.

An open letter to our community

Area business leaders have joined together to share an ask of our friends and neighbors.

Spectrum Health Lakeland Changes COVID-19 Testing Criteria

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Lakeland, Whirlpool Celebrate Longstanding Commitment to Care

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Lakeland Receives $1.2 Million Grant to Establish Center for Better Health

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Spectrum Health Reinforces Commitment to Equity

Today, Spectrum Health issued an anti-racism pledge, committing to act against structural racism and pledging to take on the challenge to eliminate racism and its impact on health, hope and lives.

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