At Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), we know you have many options when selecting a neurosurgeon for your child. Consider these factors when choosing the right treatment center for your family: 

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  Top-ranked: Our Division of Neurosurgery is consistently ranked among the top 5 pediatric neurosurgery programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals. These rankings are based on a survey of pediatric neurologists around the country, as well as our patient volumes (the number of surgeries we perform) and our patient outcomes (how well our patients do). We are also ranked among the best pediatric neurosurgery programs in the nation by Newsweek. 

• Surgical expertise: Every member of our team has special skill in the surgical treatment of infants, children and adolescents with epilepsy, brain tumors, Chiari malformation, movement disorders, tethered spinal cord syndrome, arteriovenous malformation (AVM), moyamoya disease, spine malformations, spina bifida, spasticity and many other conditions. The Division of Neurosurgery is part of CHOP’s renowned Neuroscience Center, one of the largest and highest-volume pediatric neuroscience centers in the world.
• Comprehensive, multidisciplinary care: In addition to our top-ranked neurosurgery team, your child will have access to the full range of services in CHOP’s Neuroscience Center, including neurologists, neuroscience-trained nurses, neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, child life specialists, social workers, physical and occupational therapists, nutritionists and dietitians, genetic counselors and psychologists. Our team collaborates closely to make sure each patient’s physical, social and emotional needs are met. We also work with specialists across CHOP to ensure your child is receiving the most comprehensive and well-coordinated care.
• Family-centered care and support services: You are a key member of your child’s care team. We believe that creating an environment of partnership and respect between families and providers helps us deliver the best care. Your care team will take the time needed to ensure you understand your child’s diagnosis and treatment approach. We are here to support you throughout their medical journal and have a variety of support services for your entire family.
• Pioneering research: Our Center for Data Driven Discovery in Biomedicine (D3B) brings together clinicians, scientists and researchers to discover cures and better therapies for children with brain tumors and other diseases. Supported by a recent federal research grant, D3B is developing new ways to use data and artificial intelligence to accelerate discoveries and improve patient care through precision treatments tailored to each child's unique neurosurgical condition. In addition, CHOP researchers are actively involved in ongoing brain tumor research with the goal of discovering the underlying causes of childhood brain tumors and developing more personalized treatments.