Among the greats: Baptist Health recognized for its top-ranked neuroscience and spine care

Baptist Health was named among Becker’s Healthcare’s 2025 list of “100 Great Neuro and Spine Programs,” underscoring the health system’s commitment to excellence in neurosurgery, spine care, neuro-oncology, stroke treatment and research.

According to Becker’s, the programs highlighted on the list are “renowned for their exceptional patient outcomes, advanced surgical expertise and groundbreaking research discoveries” and are “home to world-class specialists and pioneering clinical initiatives.”

“Being named among Becker’s 2025 list of ‘100 Great Neuro and Spine Programs’ reflects the remarkable legacy and the exciting future of our neurosciences services,” said Michael A. Mayo, DHA, FACHE, president and CEO of Baptist Health. “For decades, our teams have delivered exceptional, compassionate care. Today, they continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible by advancing groundbreaking research, leading innovation and improving outcomes for patients across our region.”

Baptist Health’s services span the entire continuum of neuro care, from expert diagnosis and minimally invasive procedures to specialized rehabilitation. Three standout areas include:

Lyerly Neurosurgery: Lyerly Neurosurgery is the neurosurgical practice affiliated with Baptist Health, serving as a core component of the Baptist Neurological Institute. Since 1934, Lyerly Neurosurgery has offered comprehensive care for disorders of the brain, spine and nervous system, combining both surgical and non-surgical treatments, including advanced minimally invasive spine surgeries, to meet each patient’s unique needs. Conditions include brain and spine tumors, brain aneurysms, degenerative disc disease, herniated discs and much more. The team at Lyerly Neurosurgery is also known for advancing neuro care globally through research. Today, there are 37 open neuro clinical trials, giving patients in Jacksonville access to the latest cutting-edge options.

Baptist Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center: Now in its 11th year of operation, the Baptist Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center is the regional leader in the advanced diagnostics and treatment for stroke, brain aneurysms and other cerebrovascular conditions. Located in Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, it is the areas only Joint Commission-Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, the “gold standard” of stroke certifications. The Center is also recognized year after year with the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines ® - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The Center’s reach extends to more than two dozen hospitals and satellite ERs via the Telestroke Program, which virtually connects physicians and health care professionals in the region with Baptist Health’s stroke experts. Accessible 24/7, the program helps with quicker diagnosis and treatment of stroke, reducing disability and saving lives.

Neuro-Oncology at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center: Baptist MD Anderson’s neuro-oncology team treats a wide range of cancers, including brain and spine tumors. Baptist MD Anderson is a partnership between Baptist Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, bringing innovative, coordinated care to patients in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Baptist MD Anderson’s treatment models align with those in Houston, including novel treatment protocols, access to select clinical trials and the integration of a multidisciplinary team (oncology, surgery, diagnostics, social work, nutrition and more) all in one place.

Baptist Health was the only health system headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, selected for Becker’s 2025 list, emphasizing the organization’s position as a regional destination for neuro, neuro-spine and neuro-oncology care. With world-class specialists, advanced technology and the full continuum of brain and spine services available locally, patients can receive the highest level of care close to home.

For more information about Baptist Health’s neuro services, visit BaptistJax.com/Services/Brain-and-Spine. For more information about treatment for brain and spine tumors, visit BaptistMDAnderson.com/Neuro.