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Navigating your child's diagnosis of Craniosynostosis

Russell R. Reid, MD, PhD

Dr. Reid earned his undergraduate degree from Yale University in 1990 and his MD and PhD degrees from Harvard Medical School in 1998. He did his internship and residency at Northwestern University McGraw Medical Center from 1998 to 2005 and his craniofacial fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania from 2005 to 2006. He is currently an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Chicago Medicine, with staff appointments at Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital and St. Alexius Medical Center. Dr. Reid is also the Volunteer Medical Director for Fresh Start Caring for Kids Foundation.

Bakhtiar Yamini, MD

Dr. Yamini earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Michigan State University in 1990 and completed his MD at the University of Michigan in 1995. Dr. Yamini did his general surgery internship and neurosurgery residency at the University of Chicago from 1996 to 2001. He served as chief resident during his final year of training. Dr. Yamini is currently an Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Chicago Medicine.

Dr. David J. Daniels

Dr. David Daniels is a Pediatric Neurosurgeon and Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Pediatrics at the Mayo clinic College of Medicine and Senior Associate Consultant at the Mayo Clinic Children\'s Center and Mayo Clinic Children\'s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Oren M. Tepper, MD

Dr. Tepper is a board-certified plastic surgeon with expertise in craniofacial reconstructive surgery for children and adults After graduating with honors from the University of Michigan, Dr. Tepper attended the New York University School of Medicine. Among the top of his class, Dr. Tepper was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha society, and also awarded the Solomon and Dora Shapiro Award for excellence based on scholarship and character.Following medical school, Dr. Tepper carried out his plastic surgery training at the world-renowned Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center. At the completion of his formal plastic surgery training, he was selected for an additional fellowship in craniofacial surgery, under the guidance of craniofacial pioneer Dr Joseph McCarthy. Dr. Tepper currently holds the position of Assistant Professor at Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and is a member of the multidisciplinary craniofacial team at Montefiore Medical Center

Mark R. Proctor, MD

Dr. Proctor earned his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in 1986 and his medical degree from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1990, where he also interned. He did his residency at Georgetown University Hospital from 1991 to 1997 and his fellowship at Boston Children\'s Hospital from 1997 to 1998. He is currently a full-time staff physician in pediatric neurosurgery at Boston Children’s Hospital, with staff appointments at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. He obtained a degree from Harvard Business School in 2013.

John G. Meara, MD, DMD

John G. Meara is chief of plastic surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital and associate professor of surgery and associate professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, a doctorate in dentistry from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and an MBA from the Melbourne Business School at the University of Melbourne in Australia. Dr. Meara completed his otolaryngology residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and his plastic surgery training at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital. He was the craniofacial fellow at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, and returned as the full-time director of the Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery in 2003, after working at Children’s Hospital–Los Angeles for three years. In 2005, he was promoted to chief of surgery at The Royal Children’s Hospital, and returned to Boston Children’s Hospital in August 2006 as plastic surgeon-in-chief.

Edward Ahn, M.D.

Dr. Ahn is a pediatric neurosurgeon who specializes in all types of Craniosynostosis and a variety of Craniosynostosis treatment options.

Dr. Samir Mardini

Dr. Mardini is a Professor of Surgery and Consultant in the Division of Plastic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. At present Dr. Mardini is Program Director, Division of Plastic Surgery, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine.

Dr. Uldis Bite

Dr. Uldis Bite is Professor of Plastic Surgery in the Division of Plastic Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Bite was Plastic Surgery Residency Program Director in the Division of Plastic Surgery at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine.

Dr. David A. Staffenberg / NYU Langone Medical Center

Dr. David Staffenberg is a Pediatric Craniofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in NYC. Dr. David Staffenberg is highly regarded in our craniofacial community. He takes a special interest in families that have had conflicting specialist opinions, late diagnoses and an expert at evaluating children with mild metopic synostosis. He treats all aspects of craniofacial disorders, both simple and complex.

Dr. Peter Sun

Dr. Sun would be happy to answer your questions personally as well as expedite a consultation - he can be reached at: Peter.Sun@ucsf.edu Dr. Sun is the Director of Neurosurgery at Benioff UCSF Children’s Hospital Oakland. Dr. Sun graduated from Columbia University Medical School, completed his neurosurgical residency at Yale University and did his pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. After 3 years as an attending physician at Children’s hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Sun has been at Oakland since 2001. He is listed in \"Best Doctors in America\", Top Doctors in U. S. News and World Report and Top Surgeons by Consumer Research Council of America. Dr. Sun learned the endoscopic technique directly from Dr. Jimenez directly in 2002 and has the most experienced in California treating craniosynostosis and skull lesions with minimally endoscopic assisted invasive surgery .

Sybill D. Naidoo, PhD, RN, CPNP

Dr. Naidoo has been treating infants with deformational plagiocephaly, torticollis and craniosynostosis since 2002. She has been involved with the endoscopic craniosynostosis repair program since it began at St. Louis Children’s Hospital in 2006. To date, she has seen over 5,000 infants with deformational plagiocephaly and over 400 with craniosynostosis. Dr. Naidoo runs a deformational plagiocephaly clinic twice a week seeing newly diagnosed infants. She is active in deformational plagiocephaly and craniosynostosis research, and she has presented locally, regionally, nationally and internationally on these topics. Dr. Naidoo has published multiple articles on both topics in peer reviewed journals.

Jennifer L. Rhodes, MD

Jennifer L. Rhodes, M.D. specializes in pediatric plastic surgery. The medical director for the Center for Craniofacial Care of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU and the VCU Vascular Birthmark Clinic, Dr. Rhodes is also co-director of the VCU Infant Skull Anomalies Clinic.

John D. Ward, M.D., M.S.H.A.

The Pediatric Neurosurgery Program serves the children of Richmond through the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU and other outreach medical centers to provide state-of-the-art care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents with problems of the brain, spine, or peripheral nerves. Children in need of neurosurgery are best treated by a pediatric neurosurgeon with advanced sub-specialty training, access to the latest technology in collaboration with an extensive team of other pediatric sub-specialists. The Neurosurgery Department’s fellowship trained, Board Certified pediatric neurosurgeons offer all of these elements, along with a strong commitment to a caring, family-centered approach.

Ann M. Ritter, M.D.

Ann M. Ritter, MD, is a board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon with the Harold F. Young Neurosurgical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Ritter earned her medical degree and completed her residency in general surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She completed a residency in neurosurgery at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, where she now serves as an associate professor. After completing a neuroscience research fellowship at Baylor, Ritter completed fellowship training in pediatric neurosurgery at the University of Texas at Dallas.

Kamlesh Patel, MD

Dr. Patel specializes in craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery. His practice includes the treatment of both adults and children for cleft lip and palate disorders, reconstruction for craniosynostosis and other facial/skull malformations, treatment of moles and vascular malformations, ear reconstruction for children with abnormal or absent ears, and facial trauma reconstruction.

Pravin K. Patel, MD FACS

My primary focus has been in establishing a strong clinical practice in craniomaxillofacial skeletal deformities focusing on reconstructing the skeletal component in children with craniofacial deformities.

Dr. Kongkrit Chaiyasate

Dr. Chaiyasate is a board certified, fellowship trained surgeon. He treats many children with craniofacial anomalies, specializing in plagiocephaly, craniosynostosis and cleft lip and palate. He collaborates with the experts at the Ian Jackson Craniofacial and Cleft Palate Clinic to provide innovative comprehensive care to children with congenital, developmental and acquired conditions.

John J. Collins, M.D.

The Center for Craniofacial Care at Children\'s Hospital of Richmond provides much more than corrective surgeries for children with acquired or congenital conditions such as cleft lip and palate, premature fusion of the sutures of the skull, genetic syndromes, vascular malformations and skull and face asymmetry.

Ann M. Ritter, M.D.

Ann M. Ritter, MD, is a board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon with the Harold F. Young Neurosurgical Center in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Ritter earned her medical degree and completed her residency in general surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She completed a residency in neurosurgery at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, where she now serves as an associate professor. After completing a neuroscience research fellowship at Baylor, Ritter completed fellowship training in pediatric neurosurgery at the University of Texas at Dallas.

Dr. Arno Fried

Dr. Arno Fried is a nationally known Pediatric Neurosurgeon who holds leadership positions at several children’s hospitals and medical centers in New Jersey. These include: · Chairman and Director of the Neurosciences Institute and Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Hackensack University Medical Center · Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston NJ · Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center · Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at St Peters University Hospital, where he also performs craniofacial surgery and participates in their craniofacial program. · Chief of Neurosurgery at Jersey City Medical center, Liberty Health.

Dr. Kongkrit Chaiyasate

Dr. Chaiyasate is a board certified, fellowship trained surgeon. He treats many children with craniofacial anomalies, specializing in plagiocephaly, craniosynostosis and cleft lip and palate. He collaborates with the experts at the Ian Jackson Craniofacial and Cleft Palate Clinic to provide innovative comprehensive care to children with congenital, developmental and acquired conditions.

Dr. Catherine Mazzola

Dr. Catherine Mazzola is the founder of the Craniofacial Center at Goryeb Children’s Hospital, the Pediatric Brain and Spine Tumor Center (now called GNOP) and the Spasticity and Gait Disorder Center of Goryeb Children’s Hospital. She has been the Director of the Division of Pediatric Neurological Surgery since 2005. Dr. Mazzola serves Morristown Medical Center on the Operating Room Committee and she is a Member-at-Large of the Morris County Medical Society Executive Board.

Dr Dan Pyo

Daniel J. Pyo, MD, FACS, FAAP, FACCWS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon and specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Additionally, Dr. Pyo specializes in body contouring procedures, abdominal wall reconstruction, hand surgery, wound care, pediatric cleft lip and cleft palate surgery. Initially trained as a microsurgeon, Dr. Pyo is extremely proficient in technology and has expertise in robotic surgery.

Albert S Woo, MD

Dr. Woo’s is an expert in the field of endoscopic craniosynostosis surgery and craniofacial reconstruction. He has pioneered a new technique for cleft palate repair that improves speech outcomes in both primary and secondary operations.

Dr. David Morris, MD

Dr. David Morris is an assistant professor in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Surgery at UI Health. Dr. Morris has clinical interest in providing care for patients with developmental or acquired deformities of the craniofacial region. In addition, he has interest in the aesthetic improvement of those patients with facial disharmony due to asymmetry or disproportionately prominent jaw or cheekbones.

Dr. Mimis Cohen, MD

Dr. Mimis Cohen is the Chief of the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgery at UI Health, where he has been associated with the cleft/craniofacial team for many years. In 2010, Dr. Cohen was appointed Director of the Craniofacial Center.

Petra M. Klinge, M.D.

Dr. Klinge is an internationally renowned clinician for the diagnosis and neurosurgical treatment of patients with hydrocephalus and Alzheimer’s disease. Pediatric hydrocephalus disorders also comprise another large part of her clinical practice. From her clinical work at the International Neuroscience Institute in Hannover, she has developed outstanding expertise in the diagnosis and management of the most difficult and rare diseases of the nervous system and the spine .In addition to complex adult and pediatric hydrocephalus, her practice also includes patients with associated developmental Cerebrospinal fluid disorders, such as spina bifida, Chiari malformation as well as both benign and malignant tumors of the brain, and skull base surgery.

Luke D. Tomycz, M.D.

Dr. Tomycz specializes in all aspects of pediatric neurosurgery including brain tumors, epilepsy, spinal deformity, Chiari malformation, tethered cord syndrome, CSF shunting, and intracranial endoscopy. As one of the only dual-trained, pediatric and endovascular neurosurgeons in the country, he is particularly interested in moya-moya disease, brain aneurysms and AVMs, arteriovenous fistulae, and other complex neurovascular disorders in children as well as adults. His current research interests include the use of engineering innovations to improve treatments for hydrocephalus, and he has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on a wide variety of neurosurgical topics. He was asked to curate and edit a special edition on hydrocephalus for the journal Pediatric Neurosurgery, and in the past year he has been invited to speak nationally and internationally at neurosurgical conferences. He was recently elected to be a member of the AANS/CNS Young Neurosurgeons committee.

The Ochsner Hospital for Children

Our Craniofacial team is a multidisciplinary team consisting of a craniofacial surgeon, a pediatric neurosurgeon, a craniofacial pediatrician, pediatric otolaryngologists, geneticists, speech pathologists, pediatric dentists, orthodontists, a social worker, and a team coordinator. Our Team is located in the new Michael Boh Center for Child Development, a center dedicated to improving the lives of children with developmental disorders through comprehensive healthcare, research, and education.

Gary Tye, MD, FAANS

Dr. Gary Tye re-joined in the VCU faculty in 2017. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery. Dr. Tye was named a \'Top Doc\' in the Coastal Virginia region from 2015 to 2017 and a Richmond \'Top Doc\' from 2010 to 2015.

Frederick A. Boop, MD

Dr. Boop is a member of the Treasure of the International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons, Secretary of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and a board member of the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgeons. Accomplishments include being recognized in US News & World Report Top Doctors, American’s Top Doctors for Cancer, Memphis Magazine Top Doctors and American College of Surgeon’s Health Policy Fellow.

Michael DeCuypere, MD, PhD

Dr. DeCuypere earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from Tennessee Technological University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He received his medical degree and doctorate in neurobiology from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center combined MD, PhD program, and then completed neurosurgical residency in Memphis with Semmes Murphey Clinic and the University of Tennessee Department of Neurosurgery.

Xi Lin Jing, MD

Dr. Jing earned her completed her plastic surgery residency at Temple University and her general surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich. She completed her pediatric craniofacial surgery fellowship training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, where she also is an assistant professor of plastic surgery. Dr. Jing is a member of the American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association.

Michael S. Muhlbauer, MD

Upon completion of his neurosurgical residency in 1987 and realizing that one of his true passions was pediatric neurosurgery, he joined the Semmes-Murphey Clinic and began practicing pediatric neurosurgery in 1987. He became a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee, Memphis in 1987. He has since enlarged his practice to include adult neurosurgery as well as pediatric neurosurgery with his interests now being more geared to Trauma Neurosurgery at The Regional Medical Center, adult and pediatric nerve injuries, and adult and pediatric complex spine cases.

Robert Wallace, MD

Medical Director, Plastic Surgery, Le Bonheur Children\'s Hospital Chairman of Plastic Surgery and Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Petros Konofaos, MD , PhD

Plastic Surgery, Assistant Professor, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Paul Klimo, Jr., MD, MPH

Dr. Klimo completed his medical training from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his internship and residency from the University of Utah. He completed his fellowship from Children’s Hospital Boston. Dr. Klimo is board certified by the American Board of Neurosurgery and the American Board of Pediatric Neurosurgery. He is currently the chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery and an associate professor with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Stephanie L. Einhaus, MD

Dr. Einhaus was born in Des Plaines, Illinois, but spent most of her childhood in Florida. She attended Florida State University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, and then attended medical school at the University of Florida and graduated in 1989. She moved to Memphis that same year and began an internship and residency in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Tennessee, finishing in 1995. She then did a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at the University of Tennessee for one year with completion in 1996. She has been with Semmes-Murphey Clinic ever since.

Nathan Ranalli, MD,

Dr. Brooke French, Co-Director Congenital Craniofacial Surgery

I am co-director of the Craniofacial Surgery program at the Children\'s Hospital of Colorado. I have a special interest in craniosynostosis, cleft lip and palate, vascular malformations, congenital nevi, and general pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgery. I also have an adult cosmetic and reconstructive practice at the University of Colorado Hospital. I have special interest in cosmetic surgery of the eyes, face, neck, breasts, abdomen and body.

Laurie L. Ackerman

Dr. Laurie Ackerman, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Indianapolis, IN and has been practicing for 21 years. She graduated from Roy J Lucille a Carver College Of Medicine At University Of Iowa in 1997 and specializes in neurosurgery.

Lance S. Governale, MD

Lance S. Governale, MD, FAANS, FAAP is the Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery and the L.D. Hupp Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Pediatrics. He joined the University of Florida’s Department of Neurological Surgery in 2017 after serving as a Pediatric Neurosurgeon at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the Ohio State University College of Medicine.

Jessica Ching, MD

Jessica Allen Ching, M.D., is an assistant professor in division of plastic and reconstructive surgery at the UF College of Medicine.

Hasan R. Syed, MD / Pediatric Neurosurgeon

In 2017, Dr. Syed joined the department of neurosurgery at UVA with subspecialty focus in pediatric neurosurgery. His clinical interests include brain and spinal tumors, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, chiari malformation, epilepsy, spinal dysraphism, spasticity, craniocervical spinal disorders, peripheral nerve injuries and Moyamoya disease. He also has a strong interest in minimal access surgeries for brain and spinal disorders in both adult and pediatric patients. Outside of work, his interests include traveling and spending time with his family in Washington, D.C.

Dr. David Khechoyan

Assistant Professor of Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Allyson Alexander, MD

Providing compassionate care to children and their family with neurosurgical conditions before, during, and after surgery.

Brent O\'Neill, MD

Clinical interests include pediatric-neurosurgery, concussion, and the brain, spinal cord & nervous system

C Wilkinson, MD

Dr. Wilkinson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery, having graduated from the Pennsylvania State University and New York Medical College. He completed his neurosurgery residency at West Virginia University, a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at The Children’s Hospital and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.

Stuart Weiner CPO / LPO

Mr. Weiner is one of a select few in the world able to design and provide specialized helmet treatment for post-operative endoscopic minimally invasive craniosynostosis surgery.

Stuart Weiner CPO / LPO

Mr. Weiner is one of a select few in the world able to design and provide specialized helmet treatment for post-operative endoscopic minimally invasive craniosynostosis surgery.

Robert Morin

Robert Morin, MD, MBA, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon, craniofacial surgeon and pediatric plastic surgeon.

Gregg A. Jacob, DMD, FAACMFS

Renatta J Osterdock MD

Dr. Renatta Osterdock came to Denver in February of 2008 from Loma Linda University where she served as the Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery and Medical Director of the Pediatric Neuroscience Center from 2001 to 2007. She has been internationally recognized for her role in leading the team that separated the Craniopagus Twins at Loma Linda.

Jason H. Pomerantz, M.D.

The Center for Craniofacial Anomalies at UCSF is one of the oldest in the country and has treated thousands of children with cleft lip and cleft palate, craniosynostosis, hemifacial microsomia, and other congenital disorders (including Apert, Crouzon, and Pfeiffer syndromes, among others).

Dr. Nicholas Wetjen

Nicholas M. Wetjen, MD is a Pediatric Neurosurgeon who specializes in the treatment of Craniosynostosis. Although pediatrics is his specialty, Dr. Wetjen performs minimally invasive spine surgery, and surgery for epilepsy, brain and spine tumors, vascular malformations, and aneurysms on adults as well.

Michael S. Golinko, M.D., FAAP, FACS

Program director. Performs craniosynostosis surgery, cleft lip/palate repair, nose repair, bone grafting, jaw lengthening surgery, facial fracture repair and other pediatric plastic surgeries.

Chris Bonfield, M.D.

Neurosurgery Director for the Craniofacial Program; performs craniosynostosis surgery, Chiari malformation surgery, shunt surgery, spine surgery and other pediatric neurological procedures.

James D. Phillips, M.D.

Ear, nose and throat surgeon. Performs cleft lip/palate repair, ear tubes, speech surgery, sleep surgery, nasal surgery, jaw lengthening surgery, tonsil removal and bone grafting surgery.

Sam McKenna, M.D., DDS, FACS

Chair and Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Stéphane A. Braün, M.D., FRCS(C), FACS

Performs cleft lip/palate repair, nose repair, bone grafting, speech surgery and other pediatric plastic surgeries.

Ryan H. Belcher, M.D.

Ear, nose, and throat surgeon. Performs cleft lip/palate repair, speech surgery, jaw lengthening surgery, nasal reconstruction, facial fracture repair, sleep surgery, ear tubes, tonsil removal and bone grafting surgery.

Clare Gargaro, PA–C, MHSA

Program lead and physician assistant for all cleft and craniofacial children from birth to 18 years old. Sees prenatal cleft consults, cleft newborns and mothers following delivery and during NICU stay, patients admitted to the hospital for cleft and craniofacial related surgeries, and post-operative visits in clinic. Runs multidisciplinary team days and serves as primary resource for families coordinating their multidisciplinary medical care.

Chris Bonfield, M.D.

Neurosurgery Director for the Craniofacial Program; performs craniosynostosis surgery, Chiari malformation surgery, shunt surgery, spine surgery and other pediatric neurological procedures.

James D. Phillips, M.D.

Ear, nose and throat surgeon. Performs cleft lip/palate repair, ear tubes, speech surgery, sleep surgery, nasal surgery, jaw lengthening surgery, tonsil removal and bone grafting surgery.

Stéphane A. Braün, M.D., FRCS(C), FACS

Performs cleft lip/palate repair, nose repair, bone grafting, speech surgery and other pediatric plastic surgeries.

Michael S. Golinko, M.D., FAAP, FACS

Program director. Performs craniosynostosis surgery, cleft lip/palate repair, nose repair, bone grafting, jaw lengthening surgery, facial fracture repair and other pediatric plastic surgeries.

Dr. Hal Meltzer - Neurosurgical Director of the WVU Craniofacial Program

Dr. Hal Meltzer, Section Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at WVU Medicine Children’s.

David A. Chesler, MD, PhD, FAANS, FAAP

In addition to general pediatric neurosurgery, my unique area of expertise is minimally invasive (aka endoscopic) repair of craniosynostosis. Additionally, I have expertise in epilepsy surgery (pediatric and adult), surgical treatment of brain and spinal cord tumors, and vascular surgery for moyamoya disease.

Sebastian Michael Acton Brooke, MD

Dr. Brooke is the Director of the WVU Craniofacial Program

Dr. Imahiyerobo

As a Craniofacial Surgeon there are a wide array of diagnoses that patients and their families will present with to my office. I recognize that bringing a child in for a craniofacial evaluation can be a stressful experience for a family. My approach is to provide families with a clear diagnosis and then take the time to give detailed answers to all questions that they may have. When treatment is necessary, a plan which is tailored to each child\'s specific needs is adopted.

Andrew Kobets, MD, MHS

Dr Kobets specializes in Pediatric Neurological Surgery: Minimally-invasive Tumor Resection, Neuro-endoscopy for Hydrocephalus, Craniofacial Reconstruction, Chiari Malformation, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Pediatric Cranial Trauma

Ian Pollack, MD

Dr. Pollack is chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. He co-directs the Brain Tumor Center at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. He holds the Walter Dandy Professorship in Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Joseph Losee, MD

Dr. Losee is chief of the Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery and director of the Cleft-Craniofacial Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. He is professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Jesse Goldstein, MD

Dr. Goldstein is part of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Children\'s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and an assistant professor of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Dr. Arno Fried

Dr. Arno Fried is a nationally known Pediatric Neurosurgeon who holds leadership positions at several children’s hospitals and medical centers in New Jersey. These include: · Chairman and Director of the Neurosciences Institute and Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Hackensack University Medical Center · Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston NJ · Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center · Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at St Peters University Hospital, where he also performs craniofacial surgery and participates in their craniofacial program. · Chief of Neurosurgery at Jersey City Medical center, Liberty Health.

Caitlin E. Hoffman, MD

Dr. Caitlin Hoffman is the co-director (with plastic surgeon Thomas Imahiyerobo, MD) of the Craniosynostosis Program at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. Dr. Hoffman is a board-certified neurosurgeon, fellowship-trained in pediatric neurosurgery, with advanced expertise in the surgical treatment of craniofacial disorders.

Dr. Mark Souweidane

A pioneer in minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures, Dr. Souweidane is one of the leading neurosurgeons in endoscopic suturectomy for infants with craniosynostosis. He also has decades of experience in complex open surgery for children with multiple suture involvement or syndromic craniosynostosis and is well known for both his surgical skills and his empathy and warmth.

Dr. Waleed Gibreel

Dr. Waleed Gibreel specializes in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Kurtis Auguste, MD

Auguste is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Nalin Gupta, MD, PhD

Dr. Nalin Gupta, chief of pediatric neurological surgery at UCSF Benioff Children\'s Hospital.

Jeffrey A. Ascherman, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Ascherman is an experienced plastic and reconstructive surgeon with decades of experience caring for children with cleft lip, cleft palate and craniosynostosis as part of the Columbia/Weill Cornell/NYP Craniofacial Center at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital and the Craniosynostosis Program at NYP/Weill Cornell/Columbia.

Dr. Jennifer Strahle

Jennifer Strahle, MD, is a neurosurgeon who specializes in pediatric neurosurgery

Dr. Sean McEvoy

Dr. McEvoy is a pediatric neurosurgeon who treats children with brain and spinal tumors.

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