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Neurosurgery

Our doctors use the most advanced imaging and surgical techniques to treat children with conditions affecting the brain and central nervous system. In 2011, U.S. News & World Report magazine ranked Children's Neurosurgery program 10th best in the country. Learn more about conditions we treat.

  • We offer options for treating your child’s hydrocephalus, including minimally invasive surgery and procedures that do not involve a shunt.

  • We are a national referral center for Chiari malformation. Children from all over the U.S. come to us for treatment by our team of expert surgeons.

  • Next: Help for Chiari Malformations
  • Next: Solutions for Hydrocephalus

Leadership

Jeffrey G. Ojemann, MD

Director

Neurosurgery

On staff since September 2003

Meet the Neurosurgery team.

Areas of Focus

  • Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors

    Seattle Children’s has the largest pediatric brain tumor center in the Northwest. Each year, our Neurosurgery team treats about 70 to 80 children with brain or spinal cord tumors, using the most up-to-date surgical procedures and equipment.

  • Craniosynostosis

    Our craniosynostosis program is one of the largest in the country. The Neurosurgery and Craniofacial teams work together to operate on about 70 to 80 children each year. Surgery for craniosynostosis includes a neurosurgeon and often involves a craniofacial plastic surgeon.

  • Epilepsy

    We have the largest pediatric epilepsy program in the Pacific Northwest. We operate on about 40 patients with epilepsy each year, using the latest technology and techniques to find and remove the focus of the seizures. Children’s is part of the University of Washington Regional Epilepsy Center.

  • Hydrocephalus

    Our team has a great deal of experience treating hydrocephalus. We do about 200 surgeries a year for hydrocephalus. 

Related Research

  • Center for Integrative Brain Research

    Groundbreaking research and a comprehensive model of care enable Children’s to improve outcomes for children with brain tumors.

    Read more 

  • Center for Childhood Cancer Research

    Our research center seeks to translate new scientific knowledge and technologies into effective treatments that maximize the well-being and the quality of life for children with cancer.

Related News and Press Releases

News

Seattle Children’s Hospital No. 7 in U.S.: Report
5.17.11 — Puget Sound Business Journal

Seattle Children’s was named 7th in U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings of Best Children's Hospitals. ... cont.

HealthLink: Go 'Behind the Mask' at Seattle Children's Hospital
6.20.10 — King 5 TV

This episode of Children’s HealthLink features three of Seattle Children's surgeons: Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, Dr. Margarett ... cont.

Seattle Children's Hospital ranked as one of the nation's best
6.3.10 — Seattle PI

U.S. News and World Report has ranked Seattle's Children Hospital as one of the top children's hospitals in the country.