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Washington University pediatric neurosurgeons provide treatment for a large number of children with disorders affecting the brain, peripheral nerves and muscle. Our physicians and their teams provided superior care for all of our pediatric neurosurgery patients. Our team works in close collaboration with pediatric neurologists, radiologists and other pediatric specialty services, we provide innovative treatment for all neurosurgical disorders in children.
We understand that dealing with any neurosurgical disorder is not easy, but our pediatric neurosurgeons are here to help our patients and their loved ones feel comfortable by giving expert and compassionate care. Our pediatric neurosurgery treatments include:
- Epilepsy
- Brain tumors
- Spastic Cerebral Palsy
- Birth Brachial Plexus
- Comprehensive craniofacial surgery
- Craniosynostosis
- Skeletal Dysplasia
- Spina Bifida
- Hydrocephalus
- Chiari Malformation
Washington University pediatric neurosurgeons provide care at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, as well as collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide care in specialized programs and centers such as the following:
- Brachial Plexus Center
- Center for Cerebral Palsy Spasticity
- Moyamoya Program
- Neurofibromatosis Clinic
- Pediatric Epilepsy Center
- Pediatric Gamma Knife Program
- Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (Brain Tumor) Program
Visit the Neurosurgery website to learn more about pediatric neurosurgery, meet the team, or find a physician near you.
Eric M. Thompson, MD
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – South County