Division of Neurosurgery
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It can be devastating to learn your child may need neurosurgery. We are here for you. Our team of experts at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) will provide answers about your child's condition and the best approach to care. We offer the most advanced treatment options. Every member of CHOP's team has special skill in the surgical treatment of infants, children and adolescents with brain tumors, epilepsy, cervical spinal trauma and other conditions affecting the brain and spine, such as cerebral palsy. In addition to providing the highest level of care, we offer support services to help you and your family cope with the mental and emotional challenges of this experience.
How we serve you
Your child's neurosurgeon is an expert in providing a precise diagnosis and cutting-edge surgical treatment. They are also involved in research to achieve groundbreaking discoveries.
Conditions we treat
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Why choose CHOP for Neurosurgery
The Division of Neurosurgery is consistently ranked among the top 10 pediatric programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Our world-renowned specialists provide precise diagnosis, individualized clinical care and cutting-edge surgical treatment.
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Meet your team
Families come to us from around the world because of the excellence of our team. Our neurosurgeons are among the best at what they do. They perform lifesaving and life-changing surgeries every day.
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Our locations
The neurosurgery team at CHOP serves patients at three of our locations.
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Our research
Our researchers are actively involved in ongoing pediatric brain tumor research to advance treatment. One key effort is the Children’s Brain Tumor Network (CBTN), a collaboration with other institutions to improve outcomes for children with brain tumors.
Your donation changes lives
A gift of any size helps us make lifesaving breakthroughs for children everywhere.
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