Neurosurgery Referral Guidelines
The Division of Neurosurgery is a regional, national and international destination for newborns and children with disease, trauma or malformation of the brain, spine or nervous system.
Hundreds of procedures are performed every year, with excellent outcomes. Children’s National neurosurgeons define the standard of care by integrating into all procedures advanced neuro-imaging and neurophysiological monitoring. Our neurosurgeons routinely use minimally invasive strategies when appropriate.
All aspects of neurosurgical consultation and treatment are offered with appointments available as rapidly as possible.
- Brachial plexus reconstruction
- Brain and spinal cord trauma
- Brain and spinal cord tumors
- Cerebrovascular disorders
- Chiari malformations
- Craniofacial disorders
- Epilepsy - surgical therapeutics
- Hydrocephalus
- Movement disorders – including spasticity
- Neurofibromatosis
- Peripheral nerve reconstruction
- Skull base disorders including craniocervical disorders
- Spinal dysraphism – including spina bifida/tethered cord
- Tumors – brain and spinal cord
At Children’s National, we value the importance of well-informed and well-equipped health providers. Here are some of the resources frequently called upon to care for our patients.
Outpatient Appointment Referral Pads
Children's National Hospital offers convenient outpatient locations for specialty care. To help connect your patients with our specialists, please complete the form to request a referral pad from your physician liaison.