Questions & Answers
What is the Colorado Neurological Institute?
The Colorado Neurological Institute (CNI)—the largest, most comprehensive
neuroscience center in the Rocky Mountain Region—is a membership-based
collaboration of more than 70 world-class neuroscientists. Founded as
a nonprofit in 1988, CNI offers the highest quality, most advanced and
comprehensive care to patients with neurological disease.
Where is CNI located?
CNI is located at 701 E. Hampden Avenue, Suite 330, Englewood, Colo.,
80110-2776, on the campus of Swedish Medical Center.
How does a neuroscientist get accepted as a member of CNI?
A physician must submit an application for approval by the CNI Medical
Advisory Board and CNI Community Board; he or she must be affiliated with
neurology, and be an active staff member of Swedish Medical Center.
Is CNI part of Swedish Medical Center?
No. CNI is nonprofit organization which, although it partners with Swedish
Medical Center, is a completely separate entity.
What does CNI provide?
CNI’s multi-disciplinary teams of neuroscientists provide the full range
of patient care—from diagnosis to treatment to rehabilitation and recovery—conduct
innovative clinical trials, and create educational programs for the community
and other medical professionals throughout the region.
What defines a quality care "program"?
It is a program that must exhibit a comprehensive team approach, education,
research and clinical trials, outcomes monitoring, and outreach to the
public.
What programs of quality care neurological disorders does CNI provide?
On the leading edge of the latest developments in neurological science,
CNI programs include: Center for Brain & Spinal Tumors, Epilepsy
Center, Center for Hearing (Neurotology), Movement Disorders Center,
National Parkinson Foundation Care Center for Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s
Disease Center of Excellence, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Stroke Program,
Essential Tremor, Dystonia, Tourettes Syndrome, Center for Neurobehavioral
Trauma, Neuromuscular and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Center, Myasthenia
Gravis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Neuro Trauma. Read
more about each program and service.
CNI Services:
Cranio-facial surgery; dizziness and balance disorders, head pain center,
interventional neuroradiology, neurvascular surgery, sleep disorders,
stereotactic radiosurgery, migraines, and voice and swallowing disorders.
Do I call the CNI main number to schedule an appointment with a CNI
neurologist?
No. To schedule an appointment with a CNI neurologist, it is necessary
to call the neurologist’s office directly; however, you may call CNI for
referral to a physician.
Does CNI’s research involve clinical trials?
Research provides patients with neurological disease access to important
clinical trials testing promising new drug therapies and surgical techniques.
CNI physicians work directly with hospital staff and other specialists
to evaluate potential clinical trials and educate patients and their family
members about every available treatment option.
How does one get information about CNI’s educational programs?
For access to information about CNI’s educational programs, individuals
may visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, and/or ask to be placed
on our mailing list.
How is CNI funded?
CNI gets support from Swedish Medical Center, foundations, individual
donations, and corporate sponsorships.
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