Concussion Care
Our Concussion Care Program at the renowned Dr. Robert C. Cantu Concussion Center is led by one of the world’s top concussion experts. We specialize in helping children, teens, and adults recover from concussions and other head injuries. Our team provides personalized care to help you recover from recent injuries or ongoing symptoms, so you can return to your daily activities.

Advanced Concussion Care, Personalized
As one of the region’s leading concussion programs, our team understands how to guide you through every step of recovery. We provide expert care tailored to your needs, focusing on helping you heal safely and as quickly as possible. From your first visit, you will be treated with compassion, respect, and a plan that’s easy to follow.
For your convenience, certain therapies are available at both the Cantu Concussion Center in Concord and the Westford Health Center in Westford. To learn more, call 978-287-8250.
Conditions We Treat
Emerson Health’s concussion care experts treat a full range of concussion-related conditions, including:
- Concussion – A head injury that affects the brain, causing symptoms like headaches, dizziness, and confusion.
- Post-Concussion Syndrome – A condition where concussion symptoms last longer than expected, causing ongoing issues like fatigue, memory problems, and sensitivity to light or noise.
- Early signs of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy), a condition linked to repeated head injuries, including memory loss, mood changes, and trouble thinking.
Our Services
Our Concussion Care Program offers the latest tools and strategies to help you recover, including:
- Comprehensive evaluations to understand your symptoms and needs
- A full team of specialists, including neurologists, nurse practitioners, and neuropsychologists, as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapists — all working collaboratively
- Integrated treatment plans that include rest, activity adjustments, and therapies as needed
- Baseline testing provides a snapshot of healthy brain function for comparison should a future injury occur.
- Collaboration with schools, teams, and workplaces to support a safe return to academics, athletics, and work.
- Specialized therapy for balance, vision, or other lingering issues
We continuously assess your progress and adjust your treatment plan to support a safe and effective recovery.
Our Providers
Robert C. Cantu
MD
Concussion Care, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine
Accepting new patients