Pediatric Neurosurgery

What is pediatric neurosurgery?

Pediatric neurosurgery involves surgical treatment for infants, children, and teens who have neurological conditions. Our board-certified pediatric neurosurgeons evaluate and care for children with pediatric neurosurgical conditions. Neurosurgical conditions involve the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. 

A child may be referred to a pediatric neurosurgeon if their condition needs or could be improved with surgery. We also counsel parents expecting a baby who may have been diagnosed before birth with a neurosurgical problem.

Conditions we treat

We specialize in treating the following neurological conditions:

  • Chiari malformations
  • Craniofacial anomalies
  • Pediatric neuro-oncology (brain and spine tumors)
  • Pediatric trauma
  • Peripheral nerve problems
  • Spasticity/cerebral palsy
  • Spina bifida
  • Surgical treatment of epilepsy
  • Syringomyelia

Our pediatric neurosurgeons use state-of-the-art operative equipment, including:

  • Two magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guidance systems
  • Intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring
  • The latest technological advances to enhance the safety and effectiveness of pediatric neurosurgery treatments

Our team approach

We work closely with the following multispecialty clinics: