Since every second counts, the Shands Jacksonville Comprehensive Stroke Program team can mobilize around the clock to diagnose and stabilize stroke patients, minimizing the risk of permanent disability and preserving quality of life. The program, which received the Gold Seal of Approval for stroke care from the Joint Commission (JC) and accreditation from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for the diagnosis, management and rehabilitation of stroke patients. Such sophisticated care is important because research shows that patients improve faster and recover more completely when managed in a dedicated stroke facility.
Our approach features state-of-the-art methods for the treatment of stroke, such as the clot-busting drug tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) and interventional procedures. An interdisciplinary team of University of Florida physicians and specially trained Shands Jacksonville staff includes experts in neurology, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology, emergency medicine,
medical intensive care, and rehabilitation services. The program also encompasses educational and support group programs for stroke patients.
Scott Silliman, M.D. - Stroke