Loyola named to Becker's 2025 List of 100 Great Neuro and Spine Programs
January 22, 2026
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MAYWOOD, IL – Loyola Medicine has been named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2025 list of 100 Great Neuro and Spine Programs.
According to Becker's, the list features programs with "exceptional patient outcomes, advanced surgical techniques and groundbreaking research." They boast “visionary leaders, top-tier specialists, robust research initiatives and pioneering clinical trials."
“We are honored that Loyola Medicine is recognized for delivering advanced, comprehensive care to patients with brain tumors, spine and peripheral nerve conditions and complex blood vessel disorders,” said Min Park, MD, chair of Loyola’s Department of Neurological Surgery. “Our team is committed to offering the most innovative surgical and non-surgical treatments with compassion. As a leading academic institution, we remain dedicated to groundbreaking research and to training the next generation of specialists.”
Becker's editorial team took several rankings and awards into consideration, including U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek and other top rankings organizations. Hospitals cannot pay for inclusion on the list.
“Our neuro-spine program unites the expertise of neurologic surgeons, orthopaedic spine surgeons, neuroradiologists and neuro-intensivists to deliver exceptional, coordinated care for patients with spine, stroke, and other complex neurologic conditions,” said Alexander J. Ghanayem, MD, chair of Loyola Medicine’s Nancy W. Knowles Orthopaedic Institute. “This team is supported by highly skilled, specialized nurses whose deep understanding of neuro-spine disorders further elevates the quality of care we provide at Loyola Medicine.”
Loyola Medicine's neuro-spine program exemplifies excellence through its multidisciplinary approach, innovative technologies and individualized patient care. Renowned for managing complex conditions such as cervical spine trauma, spine deformities and degenerative diseases, it attracts patients from across Illinois and beyond, offering advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques enhanced by state-of-the-art navigation and MRI technology.