7 Results forPediatric Neurosurgeons near Dallas, TX
Learn more about Pediatric Neurosurgeons and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Pediatric Neurosurgeons
A pediatric neurosurgeon specializes in the medical and surgical care of children with diseases and conditions of the brain and nervous system, including the spinal cord, nerves, muscles, and related blood vessels. Pediatric neurosurgeons diagnose and treat many conditions, including brain tumors, seizure disorders, and head and spinal deformities and injuries. Pediatric neurosurgeons also perform surgery on the back, neck, brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves to treat neurological problems in children.
A pediatric neurosurgeon typically:
- Evaluates a child’s medical history and educates the child, parents, and family about brain and nervous system health and disease prevention
- Performs physical exams that include evaluating blood pressure, vital signs, and the health of the brain and nervous system
- Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
- Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect the brain and nervous system including brain and spinal cord injuries and birth defects
- Screens, treats, and monitors conditions that increase the risk of serious brain and nervous system conditions such as a head injury
- Provides direct care for brain and nervous system conditions in the office and in the hospital
- Performs diagnostic procedures and surgery, such as surgery to treat birth defects of the brain and spinal cord
- Works closely with your child’s primary care doctor and other specialists and members of your healthcare team to provide optimal care
Pediatric neurosurgeons may also be known by the following names: children's brain surgeon, pediatric nervous system surgeon, pediatric brain surgeon, and children’s spinal cord surgeon.
There are 7 specialists practicing Pediatric Neurosurgery in Dallas, TX with an overall average rating of 4.3 stars. There are 9 hospitals near Dallas, TX with affiliated Pediatric Neurosurgery specialists, including Medical City Dallas, Childrens Medical Center Of Dallas and Childrens Medical Center Plano.
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Dr. David Sacco, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery7777 Forest Ln Ste B445Dallas, TX 752309.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Care Philosophy: I believe that no two patients are alike and I aim to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care by developing an individualized treatment plan for each adult and pediatric patient that is in my care. I strive to combine technical expertise with compassion and respect to ensure my patients and their families are treated with state of the art care as well as the dignity they deserve. The care and treatment that I recommend to my patients is how I would envision treating my own family.
Dr. Dale Swift, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery1935 Medical District DrDallas, TX 752352.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery7777 Forest Ln Ste B445Dallas, TX 752309.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Care Philosophy: Augusta University Health is a world-class health care network offering the most comprehensive care in the region, where your health is our priority. As leaders in patient- and family-centered care, our physicians partner with our patients, their families, and other specialty physicians to provide an unmatched level of care. As the only academic medical center in the area, our patients receive the compassionate care they deserve along with leading-edge research and technologies not found anywhere else in the region.
Dr. Bradley Weprin, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery2222 Welborn StDallas, TX 752191.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Bruno Braga, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery1935 Medical District DrDallas, TX 752352.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Angela Price, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery1935 Medical District DrDallas, TX 752352.9 miles awayDr. Brett Whittemore, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery1935 Medical District DrDallas, TX 752352.9 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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