Pediatric Neurosurgery
When your child needs specialized brain or spine care, you want a team you can trust. OSF HealthCare Children’s Hospital of Illinois pediatric neurosurgery program offers advanced neurological surgery in a setting designed for children and supported by compassionate experts who care for your whole family. From the first visit to surgery and follow-up care, we guide you every step of the way, so you feel informed, supported and confident in your child’s care.
What is neurosurgery?
Pediatric neurosurgery focuses on diagnosing and surgically treating conditions that affect a child’s brain, spine and nervous system. At our children’s hospital neurosurgery program, your child receives care from highly trained pediatric neurosurgeons who perform neurological procedures and neurosurgery operations using the latest techniques, always keeping your child’s well-being at the center of every decision.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Your child’s first visit is tailored to their unique needs. Depending on the reason for the referral, your pediatric neurosurgeon will review your child’s medical history, examine them and discuss imaging or tests that can help clarify the diagnosis. You’ll have time to ask questions and learn about the next steps, whether that involves monitoring, treatment planning or surgical options. We focus on creating a calm, supportive environment where you feel heard and your child feels safe.
Meet Your Care Team
Your child is cared for by a dedicated children’s neurosurgery team that understands how to support your family through complex neurological conditions. Your team includes a primary pediatric neurosurgeon, an experienced nurse practitioner and specialized nursing staff. A neurosurgery resident dedicated to pediatrics is present monthly, ensuring continual expert support for your child. Together, this team works closely with you to create the best plan for your child’s health and healing.
Neurological Conditions We Treat
Some of the conditions your child may be treated for include:
- Congenital brain or spinal cord conditions
- Hydrocephalus
- Other pediatric neurological disorders
- Pediatric brain tumors
- Traumatic brain injury
Services We Provide
Your child may receive a range of services, including:
- Advanced neurosurgery specialties
- Comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis
- Minimally invasive neurological procedures
- Ongoing follow-up and coordinated care
- Surgical treatment for brain and spine conditions
Neurosurgery Clinics and Programs
We offer multiple neurosurgery clinics to make care more convenient for your family. These pediatric neurological surgery clinics connect you with expert providers closer to home while giving your child access to the full resources of our children’s hospital neurosurgery team. Whether you visit our main campus or one of our satellite locations, you receive the same high-quality, personalized care.
Ask for a Referral
Need a neurological procedure for your child? Contact your primary care provider about a referral to pediatric neurosurgery. Need a primary care provider? Browse our directory.
