The pediatric neurologists and neurosurgeons at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s top-ranked Neuroscience Center are available to consult with you or your physician. We partner with families and clinicians worldwide to establish and confirm diagnoses — for both rare and routine conditions — and to recommend treatment options so that you can make informed decisions about your child’s care. 

HOW TO GET A SECOND OPINION

There are several ways you can request second opinion from a pediatric neurologist or neurosurgeon at CHOP: 

• Call to schedule an appointment:
  • Neurology: 215-590-1719
  • Neurosurgery:  215-590-2780 
• Book a neurology appointment online
• U.S. residents: See if your child is a candidate for our Online Second Opinion/Consultation Program (availability varies by state) 
• International families: Contact our Global Patient Services team for assistance 

Why choose CHOP’s Neuroscience Center for a second opinion? 

At Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), we know you have many options when seeking neurological care for your child. Whether you’re looking to confirm a diagnosis, facing a difficult treatment decision, or navigating a complex condition, consider these factors when choosing a treatment center for your family: 

• Unparalleled diagnostic capabilities: Our neurologists and neurosurgeons are world leaders in diagnosing rare neurological disorders, as well as more common conditions, such as migraines. Neuroscience Center patients have access to the highest quality neuroradiology and neuropathology services, as well as the highest level of diagnostic testing available, including extensive genetic testing capabilities. 
• Subspecialty expertise: Our team is comprised of world-leading experts in epilepsy; leukodystrophies; neuromuscular and movement disorders; cancers of the brain, spine and nervous system; Chiari malformation; tethered spinal cord syndrome and many other conditions. 
• Innovative treatment options: Our Division of Neurosurgery offers precision diagnostics and the highest level of surgical expertise for conditions such as pediatric epilepsy, Chiari malformation, tethered spinal cord syndrome, and many other conditions. In addition, our team is a global leader in the development of gene therapies for neurological disorders, currently offering three FDA-approved treatments and enrolling patients in five active clinical trials. 

• Top-ranked: Our Neuroscience Center is consistently ranked among the best pediatric neurology and neuroscience programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals. We are also ranked among the best pediatric neurology and neurosurgery programs in the nation by Newsweek.