What Are Pediatric Neurosurgery Services?
Known around the world for their outstanding care, our board-certified neurosurgeons treat babies, children, and young adults with brain and spinal cord diseases or injuries.
We specialize in performing advanced neurosurgical procedures using minimally invasive techniques that reduce recovery time and decrease the risk of complications.
What Brain and Spinal Cord Conditions Do We Treat?
We treat a full range of brain and spinal cord conditions,
Who’s Eligible for Neurosurgery Services?
Your child may be eligible for neurosurgery services if he or she has been diagnosed with a neurological disorder that needs surgical treatment.
What Neurosurgery Services Do We Offer?
Our team provides a full range of neurosurgery services, from diagnosis and treatment to recovery and rehabilitation.
Diagnostic testing services
Our team uses the latest technology to perform comprehensive diagnostic testing, from cortical motor stimulation to ultrasounds.
Brain tumor management services
Our team performs minimally invasive skull base and brain tumor procedures, as well as traditional procedures, to treat all types of benign and cancerous brain and skull base tumors.
Cerebrovascular anomaly services
Treatment options for cerebrovascular anomalies differ depending on the type and severity of the condition. Our multidisciplinary approach provides your child with comprehensive care.
Epilepsy and seizure services
Our program offers a full range of surgical treatments for epilepsy and other disorders that cause seizures.
Fetal neurosurgery services
Because fetal neurosurgery is a relatively new medical treatment performed only in limited cases, it isn’t very common. In fact, UPMC is one of the few centers in the U.S. that performs fetal neurosurgery.
Spasticity and movement disorder services
UPMC pediatric neurosurgeons are international leaders in performing surgical procedures to treat movement disorders and spasticity in children.
Rehabilitation services
Our team offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to improve your child’s overall functioning and quality of life after neurosurgery.
Research and clinical trials
As a nationally recognized research center, UPMC Children’s Hospital’s Brain Care Institute participates in the latest studies involving human volunteers aimed at advancing our medical knowledge.
What Can I Expect From Neurosurgery Services?
When your child comes to UPMC for pediatric neurosurgery care, they will receive personalized, multidisciplinary treatment from some of the nation’s leading experts.
During your first visit, your child will meet with members of our team for a comprehensive evaluation that may include:
- A review of your child’s health history and medical records.
- Diagnostic testing.
- Developmental, psychological, and social assessments.
- Physical, neurological, and neuropsychological exams.
Using this information, our multidisciplinary team will meet to discuss your child’s condition and treatment options. With input from your family, our team will recommend a personalized treatment plan tailored to your child’s condition and needs.
Does My Child Need a Referral For Neurosurgery Services?
We require a physician referral from your primary care physician or another UPMC Children's specialist. Check with your health insurance company to see if an insurance referral is required.
All necessary referral and authorization forms must be received before your child’s visit. For accurate provider numbers or more information, please call the Pediatric Neurosurgery Division at 412-692-5090.
Your child’s neurosurgery team
Your child will have the full support of a strong health care team dedicated solely to caring for children.
In addition to pediatric neurosurgeons, your child’s care team may include experts in:
Why Choose UPMC for Neurosurgery Care?
When you choose UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh for pediatric neurosurgical care, you will receive:
- Access to an experienced team of experts — UPMC Children’s is nationally ranked in neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report, serving as a high-volume regional referral center with outcomes that exceed national benchmarks for safety and quality.
- A full range of treatment options
