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Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery (Brain & Neurological Care)

Pediatric neurologists and neurosurgeons diagnose and treat children with brain and neurological conditions.

Your Michigan Answer for Pediatric Neurological Care

When your child experiences brain, spine or nervous system issues, you want answers. You want the confidence that you’re making the right choice for your child. Turn to the pediatric neurology and neurosurgery experts of University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, one of the nation’s top programs of its kind.

Our world-class team of pediatric neurologists and neurosurgeons work together to create a custom care plan for each patient, tailored to their individual needs. They’re supported by the latest diagnostic technology, advanced surgical treatments and therapies driven by our on-campus research hub.

From fetal care through adulthood, our seamlessly linked programs provide life-long support. Find the compassionate, expert care you’re looking for, at U-M Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.

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Supporting Kids Beyond Medicine
We know better than anyone that pediatric patients still want to be kids in spite of a medical diagnosis. That’s why we provide support beyond medicine. Pediatric programs include medical play, music therapy, activity centers, in-hospital schooling, therapy animals and more.

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News & Stories
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Helping an employee-turned-patient overcome a brain tumor

A patient with a brain tumor talks about their experience being an employee receiving care at Michigan Medicine.
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Psychoactive substances and adverse side effects for patients with multiple sclerosis

Psychoactive substances can give immediate relief to people living with multiple sclerosis, but some come with adverse side effects. Research led by University of Michigan Health looks at the positive and negative impacts of using psychoactive substances to manage symptoms.
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Early intervention and expertise crucial for treating pediatric craniofacial disorder

Pediatric neurosurgeon Suresh Magge, M.D., clinical professor of neurosurgery at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and a nationally recognized leader in the surgical management of craniosynostosis, answers important questions about the condition, stressing the critical need for early intervention.
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Timely treatment helps former baseball pro survive on-field stroke with no complications

Two days after his players recognized stroke symptoms at practice, a baseball and softball coach left the hospital with zero complications or lingering effects thanks to timely treatment.
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Revolutionizing child neurology residency training

Rachel Gottlieb-Smith, M.D., Child Neurology Residency Program Director at Michigan Medicine, is addressing gaps in clinicals for child neurology residents to improve their clinical skills, reshaping how residency programs nationwide could train future neurologists, ensuring that every graduate is fully prepared to provide optimal care.
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Itaconate identified as a new target for pediatric brain tumors called ependymomas

University of Michigan researchers have found that a specific molecule called itaconate drives the development of ependymomas, a pediatric brain tumor. Their findings can help future drug development for children with this type of malignant brain tumor.