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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 17 specialists practicing Pediatric Neurosurgery in Florida with an overall average rating of 4.5 stars. There are 31 hospitals in Florida with affiliated Pediatric Neurosurgery specialists, including Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Jackson Memorial Hospital and Lee Memorial Hospital.
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Dr. Arash Farahvar, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery7005 CORTEZ RD WBradenton, FL 34210Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Care Philosophy: There are healthcare solutions for every need, and it is our aim to provide those solutions in a quick, deliberate fashion, utilizing one or more of our many treatments, ultimately improving the condition of our patients, and increasing their quality of life. We strive to maintain the highest of standards, pursue continuing education, and provide the best possible services to our community and the region.
Dr. Michael Chaparro, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery12983 Southern Blvd Ste 202Loxahatchee, FL 33470Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery2047 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd Ste 100West Palm Beach, FL 33409Dr. Kaveh Asadi-Moghaddam, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery901 45th StMangonia Park, FL 33407Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Heather Spader, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery2211 Lomas Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Samer Elbabaa, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery100 W Gore St Ste 403Orlando, FL 32806Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Christopher Gegg, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery6535 Nemours Pkwy Ste 108Orlando, FL 32827Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Theodore Spinks, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery1900 Scenic Dr Ste 2222Georgetown, TX 78626Dr. Mark Cuffe, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery1245 W Fairbanks Ave Ste 350Winter Park, FL 32789Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Andrea Scherer, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery13535 Nemours PkwyOrlando, FL 32827Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. John Ragheb, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery3100 SW 62nd Ave Ste 3109STE 3109Miami, FL 33155Patients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Heather McCrea, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery1611 NW 12th AveMiami, FL 33136Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. Dean Hertzler, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery1150 N 35th Ave Ste 520Hollywood, FL 33021Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Care Philosophy: Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital physicians provide a wide variety of high-quality medical and surgical services with clinical expertise and a focus on compassionate, patient- and family-centered care in a child-friendly atmosphere.
Dr. Daxa Patel, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery1150 N 35th Ave Ste 520Hollywood, FL 33021Patients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
Dr. James Baumgartner, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery615 E Princeton St Ste 101Orlando, FL 32803Care Philosophy: Dr. Baumgartner's care philosophy is patient and family centric focused involving the patient and family in providing the highest quality of care.
Dr. Amanda Kwasnicki, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery1150 N 35th Ave Ste 520Hollywood, FL 33021Care Philosophy: Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital physicians provide a wide variety of high-quality medical and surgical services with clinical expertise and a focus on compassionate, patient- and family-centered care in a child-friendly atmosphere.
Dr. Laurence Davidson, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery1150 N 35th Ave Ste 520Hollywood, FL 33021Care Philosophy: Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital physicians provide a wide variety of high-quality medical and surgical services with clinical expertise and a focus on compassionate, patient- and family-centered care in a child-friendly atmosphere.