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Neurology & Neurosurgery

Stroke Center

When Stroke Occurs, Every Minute Matters.

Fast, accurate treatment for stroke victims is critical for preserving brain function and preventing death. As a certified Primary Stroke Center in St. Louis, MO, Barnes-Jewish Hospital stroke patients are treated faster than at most national emergency departments, and their recoveries are more successful. From stroke diagnosis and treatment to stroke rehabilitation and research, Barnes-Jewish Hospital & Washington University are at the forefront of stroke care—giving our patients a better chance against this serious condition.

Why Choose Barnes-Jewish for Your Stroke CareBarnes-Jewish Primary Stroke Center, St. Louis MO

As a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, our acute stroke care team provides Missouri and Illinois stroke patients some of the fastest critical care in the country. Stroke is an emergency, so trust your life to the top doctors at our primary stroke center.


Stroke Signs + SymptomsBarnes-Jewish Primary Stroke Center Information

Know the warning signs of stroke and what steps to take to initiate  emergency response.

Stroke TreatmentBarnes-Jewish Primary Stroke Center, St. Louis MO

Our Primary Stroke Center offers the most streamlined and comprehensive emergency stroke care.


Types of StrokeBarnes-Jewish Primary Stroke Center, St. Louis MO

Learn about the different types of stroke and their causes.

Stroke RehabilitationBarnes-Jewish Primary Stroke Center, St. Louis MO

Barnes-Jewish helps stroke victims regain their speech, sight, and movement skills.


Stroke EducationBarnes-Jewish Primary Stroke Center Information

Barnes-Jewish is dedicated to raising stroke awareness for patients, families, and the community.

Reduce Your Stroke RiskBarnes-Jewish Primary Stroke Center Information

Learn what can cause a stroke and how you can prevent and reduce your risk for a stroke.


Stroke NetworkBarnes-Jewish Primary Stroke Center, St. Louis MO

We created the Stroke Network to improve care for all stroke patients, regardless of where a patient is located.

2012 Stroke MetricsBarnes-Jewish Primary Stroke Center 2012 Volume Metrics

High volumes lead to more experience and better outcomes. See our 2012 outcomes and metrics →


If you suspect stroke, call 9-1-1 to activate rapid response services and transport to a Stroke Network hospital.

To find out more about the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Stroke Center in St. Louis, MO, call .

Ralph Dacey, MD

Neurosurgeon, Barnes-Jewish & Washington University Neuroscience Center

  • Neurosurgeon, Barnes-Jewish & Washington University Neuroscience Center
  • Dr. Carpenter is a Washington University neurologist at Barnes-Jewish specializing in stroke and cerebrovascular disease.
  • A team of stroke clinicians and emergency department staff at Barnes-Jewish Hospital borrowed techniques from the auto industry to give ischemic stroke patients a chance at better outcomes by reducing door-to-needle time for patients receiving tPA to 30 minutes.
  • A telemedicine robot lets the Washington University stroke specialists at Barnes-Jewish hospital be remotely present in the Parkland Health Center emergency room.
  • Treating a stroke with tPA within a window of only a few hours is critical for long-term outcomes. Barnes-Jewish is one of only few stroke centers in the region and is capabale of treating stroke rapidly.
  • The Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center has streamlined efforts in accepting stroke patients referred by outside physicians.
  • Neurosurgeon, Barnes-Jewish & Washington University Neuroscience Center
  • Mycle Brandy is walking across the United States to raise funds for stroke research and raise awareness of the role of exercise in stroke prevention and recovery. Recently, he took that message to Barnes-Jewish.
  • A hemorrhagic stroke, or what is also called a ruptured brain aneurysm, can strike without warning.  Neurosurgeon Greg Zipfel, MD talks about treatment in this episode of Real Science, Real Innovation.
  • Barnes-Jewish has the most advanced operating room imaging technology in the world at its disposal with the installation of a multi-room iMRI surgical imaging suite, enabling neurosurgeons to perform important MRI tests while surgery is in progress. Find out more in this video.