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 a wide range of neurological conditions, including:
- Acute head injuries
- Brachial plexus and peripheral nerve disorders
- Brain tumors and spinal cord tumors
- Chiari malformations and syringomyelia
- Craniofacial disorders
- Epilepsy
- Spasticity and cerebral palsy
- Spina bifida and related spine disorders
See a full list of our treatments and services
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:
- Craniofacial Clinic: Face of a Child Program
- Epilepsy Center
- Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Clinic
- Peripheral Nerve Clinic
- Spina Bifida Clinic (Spinal Dysraphism)