Medical Services • Stroke

Clinical expertise from the leader in neurointerventional surgery

Northwest Community Hospital is dedicated to offering patients suffering from stroke symptoms, brain aneurysms, nervous system diseases and peripheral nervous system disorders the latest, most advanced treatments possible.

Helping us to meet this commitment are some of Chicago's most talented physicians and medical staff.

Ali Shaibani, MD—Director, NeuroInterventional Surgery
Dr. Shaibani is board-certified in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology. He is also an associate professor of radiology and neurosurgery at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. He is the director of pediatric interventional neuroradiology at Children's Memorial Hospital.

He completed his neuroendovascular fellowship at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He also trained under the tutelage of the first interventional neuroradiologist in the state of Illinois—Dr. Eric Russell.

Dr. Shaibani and Timothy Carroll, a biomedical engineer, have been recognized for their research in determining the extent of brain injury suffered by stroke victims.

Personalized, ongoing support from our stroke nurse navigators

To help our patients showing signs of a stroke or stroke symptoms get the best possible care, NCH offers the services of two nurse navigators.

Julie A. Wubs, RN, MSN, ACNP, CCRN
Julie is an acute care nurse practitioner with thirty years of experience in critical care and neurosurgery. She obtained both her bachelor of science and master of science degrees in nursing from Loyola University Chicago. Additionally, Julie is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as an ACNP and is certified through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses as a critical care registered nurse and a cardiac surgery specialist. She will act as a link between you and your physicians—coordinating your care and stroke treatment scheduling. She will help you and your family understand your stroke treatment options and provide care, services and resources.

Janice Lau, RN, MSN, APN
Jan is a clinical nurse specialist with thirty years of experience in critical care and education. She obtained her master of science in nursing from Northern Illinois University and is board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a CNS. In addition, she is certified as a tobacco treatment specialist through the Mayo Clinic and provides tobacco cessation strategies with personal risk reduction education. Jan also is a certified yoga instructor, providing stress reduction through yoga practice, and she has taught yoga to cardiovascular and pulmonary clients in hospital settings. She is NCH’s Stroke Program Coordinator and is involved in the entire stroke treatment process.

Learn how NCH can help you achieve the best possible neurological health. Find a physician now, or call HealthConnection at 847.618.4YOU (4968) for a free referral.