Neurosciences

Every child in West Texas deserves the chance to grow up healthy and strong. At El Paso Children's Hospital, our team of pediatric neurosurgeons, experts and advanced imaging specialists in our one-of-a-kind Neurosurgery Program are committed to fulfilling that promise.

Pediatric Neurosurgery Diagnosis & Treatment

El Paso Children's Hospital Neurosciences patient

We’re helping medicine find the path to a tomorrow where no child has to live at less than their full potential due to a neurological issue. If you’re looking for an experienced pediatric neurosurgeon in West Texas with the dedication and heart it takes to put your child’s healing first, El Paso Children’s Hospital stands as a beacon of help to your family.

Pediatric neurosurgery focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of problems that can affect the brain, spinal cord and nervous system in infants, children and teens.

Pediatric Neurology

Our pediatric neurologists are trained to treat diseases and conditions of the brain, spinal cord and nerves, including gait imbalance, tingling or numbness, headaches or migraines, vision problems, tremors, memory loss, movement disorders, epilepsy, neuropathy, and seizure disorders.

Common Conditions

Common conditions that a pediatric neurosurgeon might treat include:

Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors

Brain and spinal cord tumors are abnormal growths of cells in the brain or spinal cord. These tumors can be either benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Even if a tumor is benign, however, it can still cause issues if it begins to grow and crowd the space occupied by the spinal cord or brain.

Chiari Malformations

Chiari malformation is a condition where a part of the brain, called the cerebellar tonsils, extends into the spinal canal. This happens because the back of the skull is smaller than usual, leaving less space for the brain. As a result, the lower part of the brain gets pushed downward.

Chiari malformation may cause headaches, neck pain, or balance and vision problems—though some children have no symptoms. Our team offers expert care and support every step of the way.

Craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis is a condition in which one or more of the flexible joints between the bones in a baby's skull, called sutures, close too early. During infancy, they allow the skull to grow quickly as the baby's brain grows. In children with craniosynostosis, one or more of these sutures close before they should, which can cause a child's skull to become misshapen.

Contact El Paso Children's Hospital Today

Need a world-class pediatric neurosurgeon in El Paso, Texas? El Paso Children’s Hospital’s Neurosurgery program is your home for compassionate care for families facing these complex issues. We’re committed to delivering the latest and most advanced techniques to treat pediatric neurological problems in West Texas and beyond.

For more information or to make an appointment for your child
Call: (915) 298-5444