About Southern California Center for Neuroscience and Spine at Chapman Medical Center

With so many uncertainties surrounding healthcare today, patients deserve high quality medical care they can trust. The Southern California Center for Neuroscience and Spine (SCCNS) is proud to be Southern California’s preferred provider by delivering academic quality medicine within a compassionate community setting. Conveniently located at Chapman Medical Center in Orange, patients have convenient access to comprehensive and innovative treatments for a variety of conditions affecting the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves.

"SCCNS at Chapman Medical Center was developed based on the growing demand of Orange County patients who needed an innovative, one-stop solution for the treatment of complex spine and neurological disorders," explained Dr. Thaiyananthan. "By combining our academic experience and advanced surgical expertise, we are confident in our ability to provide patients a comprehensive program designed to improve their quality of life."

The Center’s expert team of neurosurgeons possesses a diverse range of academic experience and training in minimally invasive techniques for spinal and cranial surgery. Through its collaborative relationships with nationally renowned otolaryngology and head and neck surgery centers, SCCNS performs some of the most complex skull base operations on the West Coast. To keep pace with the ever-evolving field of neurosurgery and spine, SCCNS’ specialists are principal investigators in the latest clinical research studies involving minimally invasive surgical procedures and devices. In addition, they serve as thought leaders for the development of endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques for both cranial and spinal surgery that are dramatically reducing operative time and improving outcomes.

SCCNS boasts a multidisciplinary approach that also provides patients with nonsurgical treatment options. With its comprehensive pain management and physical therapy programs, the SCCNS offers novel solutions to back and neck problems, complex pain syndromes, and impaired mobility. In specific cases involving failed back syndrome and post-surgery syndrome, the Center’s team educates patients about clinically proven techniques that dramatically improve quality of life, minimize the use of narcotics, and restore independence.

Patient education is a critical component to SCCNS’ success story and its talented team remains committed to helping patients understand their medical condition, navigate through complex medical situations, and select the best treatment available. By working together to coordinate an effective treatment plan, the Center has created a unique environment where which outstanding and compassionate medical care goes hand in hand.

About Chapman Medical Center

Founded in 1969, Chapman Medical Center is a 114-bed acute care facility that provides high-technology tertiary services, and boasts pleasant surroundings designed to promote comfort and a sense of well being. Chapman's advanced medical services position the facility as a leader in specialty niche programs. The hospital’s signature services include: Bloodless Medicine and Surgery; Chapman Center for Obesity; Southern California Center for Neuroscience and Spine; Orthopaedic services; Pain Management Program; Positive Action Center for chemical dependency and substance abuse; and the Center for Senior Mental Health.