Research

As the major academic center in the Kansas City area, we feel very strongly about clinical research. It is only through such research have miraculous breakthroughs occurred in the field of medicine. However, our primary concern is always patient safety, which is why all clinical trials at the University of Kansas Hospital are subjected to multiple scrutinizing reviews. This ensures the privacy and safety of all our patients participating in clinical studies.

Our physicians are constantly evaluating new therapies for our Neurosurgical patients. As the only major academic institution in the region we are often the only hope for the patients who have failed conventional therapies. We work closely with physicians in all other fields including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, cardiologists, and internal medicine doctors to provide comprehensive care for our patients with difficult to treat Neurosurgical problems.

Dr. Arnold, Dr. Camarata, and Dr. Nazzaro are also actively involved in a number of investigational clinical protocols that are examining new treatments for patients with spine disease, brain tumors, vascular disease, and movement disorders.