Neurology and Neurosurgery at Children's National - Children's National

Home to one of the nation's premier pediatric neuroscience programs, Children's National Neurology and Neurosurgery provide unparalleled expertise in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of childhood neurological disorders. Led by internationally recognized specialists, our Divisions of Child Neurology and Pediatric Neurosurgery combine comprehensive care with advanced capabilities that draw families from around the world. Our teams advance clinical research and innovation in minimally invasive surgery, precision medicine and novel therapies to expand treatment possibilities. Through personalized care and a collaborative approach, we focus on achieving successful outcomes and helping children reach their fullest potential.

Nationally ranked pediatric neurology and neurosurgery program, recognized among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report.

One of the nation's largest and most experienced pediatric epilepsy programs, with more than 8,000 epilepsy-related patient visits each year, using advanced imaging and minimally invasive techniques to support earlier intervention and improved outcomes.

Global leader in pediatric focused ultrasound, using high- and low-intensity focused ultrasound to advance noninvasive treatments for brain tumors, epilepsy and movement disorders, including precise tissue ablation and targeted therapeutic delivery across the blood-brain barrier.

Our Brain Tumor Institute leads the nation in first-in-human trials, giving children with high-risk brain tumors access to clinical trials unavailable at most other institutions and combining advanced neurosurgery with personalized molecular therapies, immunologic treatments and novel therapies.

Leading expertise in minimally invasive and noninvasive neurosurgery, using advanced techniques including laser ablation, stereotactic surgery, neuroendoscopy, intraoperative MRI and robotic technology to treat complex neurological conditions.

One of the nation's few dedicated pediatric neurocritical care programs, providing specialized, multidisciplinary care for children with stroke, refractory seizures, traumatic brain injury and other acute neurological conditions.

One of the world's oldest and largest dedicated fetal and neonatal neurology programs, providing specialized neurological care from fetal diagnosis through the neonatal period for babies with complex neurological conditions.

Our epilepsy program has received multiple Center of Excellence designations, including a Level 4 Epilepsy Center Rating by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers and a Level 2 Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Center rating from the International League Against Epilepsy.