Stories from some of the many grateful clients of Neurosurgeon Demetrius Lopes:
Stroke Survivor Reunited with Advocate Lutheran General Doctor Who Saved Her Life
"I couldn't speak at all. It was very frightening because inside your head, you're like trapped inside your head," she said "I'm just in a nightmare because this is really strange, but the look on Martien's face is telling me I wasn't in a nightmare." Debbie van...
Stroke Survivor to Throw Out Ceremonial First Pitch at Cubs Game Tuesday, May 30
Ashley Lunardini, a Chicago native, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch, receive a customized jersey, watch batting practice and meet players before the game. And she hopes sharing her story will inspire others with similar symptoms to get checked. Read the full...
This spinal condition may be the cause of your headaches
Diane Urban's headaches were becoming debilitating. Dr. Lopes was able to determine the source of the problem and help heal Diane's headaches for good. Learn more about the spinal condition that caused the problem.
Video: Danny Farquhar’s Story
When major league pitcher Danny Farquhar suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm, Dr. Lopes and his team of medical professionals acted quickly and saved his life.
How to help someone recovering from a stroke
After firefighter Paul 's stroke, he and Dr. Lopes focused on his recovery to get back to the firehouse. Through hard work and dedication and a series of neurological exams, Paul was able to return. Learn more about Paul and how you can care for someone while they...
Women are at three times the risk for this rare brain disease
Sheila Sheppard had no idea she suffered from moyamoya disease. Thankfully, she knew the signs of a stroke and acted quickly.
How new robotic technology helped Lutheran General patient with brain aneurysm
Lutheran General is one of just two hospitals in the Chicago area using robotic technology to help patients with brain aneurysms. Learn more about this new, ultra-precise imaging now available thanks to Dr. Demetrius Lopes' new certification.
“I hope to one day work beside Dr. Lopes”
Rachel Castro's stroke at age 17 was a shock to everyone. Years later, thanks to Dr. Demetrius Lopes, learn how Rachel's recovery inspired her to pursue a career as a neurophysiologist.
‘It doesn’t hurt to have the knowledge’
When Debbie Ford's daughter Sarah suffered a series of strokes, Dr. Lopes was able to perform surgery to connect one of her arteries from her scalp to her brain. Read about what Debbie Ford wishes she would have known and done differently, and about how Dr. Demetrius...
Stroke is a serious complication of this rare brain disorder
When Javier Bolanos had a hemorrhagic stroke, a difficult endovascular embolization was his only hope. Read this story of Bolanos' experience, including an explanation of the condition and procedure by Dr. Demetrius Lopes.
Javier Bolanos’ Story
Javier Bolanos spent a month at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke late last year. In April, he toured the Chicago Bears’ Halas Hall practice facility in Lake Forest and meet Bears linebacker Roquan Smith, one of his...
Chicago girl, 10, saves mom who had stroke while exercising
When Sienna Livingston's mother fell during a workout, she knew something wasn't right. Her 911 call saved her mother's life. Watch the video below for the whole story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yV-uTYMWHVo&feature=youtu.be
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