The pediatric neurosurgery program at Children’s Hospital of New York is a leader of specialized care for children of all ages with a diverse array of neurological conditions. The pediatric neurosurgeons from Columbia and Weill Cornell Medicine are internationally recognized experts in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system. Our multidisciplinary approach utilizes the latest cutting-edge technologies and minimally invasive techniques whenever possible to ensure optimal outcomes for our young patients. Discover more about our esteemed experts, groundbreaking research, and the patient referral process below.
Why referring physicians choose us
We perform the most pediatric neurosurgeries in New York City & Westchester County*
We have two NAEC Level 4 Pediatric Epilepsy Centers providing comprehensive care
We offer many same day or next day evaluations for patients with urgent findings
*SPARCS, 2023
Refer a pediatric patient
Partner with us if your pediatric patient is experiencing neurological symptoms that could require surgery. Follow one of the steps below, and a member of our team will contact you to discuss your case and the next steps. We accept most insurances and accommodate all languages. For convenience, you’ll find a list of our doctors below.
Pediatric neurosurgery leadership
Mark M. Souweidane, MD
Weill Cornell Medicine
Surgeon-in-Chief, NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital of Children’s Hospital of New York
Pediatric Neurosurgery Director
Our pediatric neurosurgery experts
Taemin Oh, MD
Co-Director of Complex Pediatric Spinal Neurosurgery
Director of Pediatric Neurosurgical Scoliosis
Services & specialties
- Achondroplasia
- Back and neck pain
- Cerebral Palsy
- Chiari Malformation
- Craniocervical instability
- Craniofacial disorders: cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, hemifacial microsomia, vascular malformation, hemangioma, deformational or positional plagiocephaly
- Congenital cysts
- Down Syndrome
- Disc herniation
- Head injuries
- Hydrocephalus
- Intractable epilepsy
- Intraventricular brain tumors
- Klippel-Feil
- Kyphosis
- Movement disorders
- Neurofibromatosis
- Os odontoideum
- Pineal region tumors
- Scoliosis (idiopathic, neuromuscular, syndromic)
- Skull fractures
- Spasticity
- Spina bifida
- Spinal fractures
- Spine trauma
- Syringomyelia
- Tethered Cord Syndrome
- Tumors (colloid cyst, benign astrocytoma)
- Vascular anomalies: aneurysm, arteriovenous malformations, Moyamoya disease, cavernous malformations
The latest in pediatric neurology and neurosurgery research
Discover how our team enhances pediatric neurological surgery outcomes through scientific innovation and advanced clinical care.