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The program, one of the few in the country, is led by Connecticut’s only neurologist with advanced training in sports neurology, Dr. Stephanie Alessi-LaRosa. Her patient-focused work, which includes collaboration with other specialists, has one goal: Restoring the athletes to health and helping them return to their sport as quickly and safely as possible.
Centrally located in Hartford, the Sports Neurology Program draws patients from across New England.
Headed by the state’s only trained sports neurologist, our program offers advanced care to athletes.
Our job is to approach each patient’s condition with unique perspective.
The experts at the Sports Neurology Program offer patients with concussions the latest guidance and care.
Led by the only fellowship-trained sports neurologist in the state, we’re here to help athletes recover from injuries.
The Sports Neurology Program offers physical and emotional support for athletes.
The Ayer Neuroscience Institute works to treat the full range of neurologic conditions. Our mission is more personal - to provide advanced, collaborative services across the state.
About the Institute
Stephanie Alessi-LaRosa, MD, Director, Hartford HealthCare Sports Neurology, discusses sports injuries.
Stephanie Alessi-LaRosa, MD, Director, Hartford HealthCare Sports Neurology, discusses concussions.
Sports Neurology, Stephanie Alessi-LaRosa, MD, Director of Hartford HealthCare Sports Neurology Program, treats headaches, migraines, concussion, post-concussion syndrome, which is becoming more common and recognized in athletes of all ages.
Associate Director, Sports Neurology Program, Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute
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