Neurosurgery Specialist Programs and Services

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Department of Neurosurgery offers a variety of programs tailored to children, including:

Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Program

Comprehensive care for newborns, infants and children suffering from injuries or tumors of the peripheral nerves.

Cerebral Palsy and Neuromotor Comprehensive Care Center

Providing comprehensive care to children with neurological motor conditions and disorders.

Congenital Spine Diseases Program

The multidisciplinary Congenital Spine Diseases Program brings together a comprehensive team to treat children with a full spectrum of spinal disorders. The team includes neurosurgeons, spinal surgeons, and rehabilitation specialists who collaborate to provide a comprehensive care plan to support children and families.

Craniofacial Center

The Craniofacial Center at Nicklaus Children's Hospital is one of Florida's leading specialty centers offering comprehensive management for infants, children, and young adults with an array of craniofacial differences.

Epilepsy Center

Our internationally recognized program offers the latest medical and surgical interventions to help children with epileptic seizures.

Hydrocephalus Program

A national leader in the care management of children with hydrocephalus

Neuro-Oncology Center

Florida's Top-Ranked Hospital for Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery

Neuromuscular Program

Florida's Top-Ranked Hospital for Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery

Neurovascular Program

Providing Care for a Full Spectrum of Neurovascular Disorders in Children. One of only a few programs of its kind in the nation and this is the only program in South Florida specializing in treatment of children with vascular malformations and stroke.

Tuberous Sclerosis Program

One of the first comprehensive programs for children in the United States to offer expertise in multisystem management of uncontrolled epilepsy and cardiac involvement. Offerings include some of the safest, and least invasive strategies, including laser ablation to cure intractable seizures, management of infantile spasms, as well as use of the ketogenic diet.

Neural-Tube Defect Clinic (Spina Bifida)