Pediatric Neurosurgery
The Pediatric Neurosurgery Department of the Dana-Dwek Children’s Hospital has an international reputation for excellence. Our specialist pediatric neurosurgeons are dedicated to their mission of caring for the specific needs of children. They evaluate and treat every child according to the highest international standards using the latest research, techniques and equipment.
We perform complex surgical procedures for children who are suffering from a broad range of neurosurgical disorders that affect the brain and central nervous system, such as brain tumors, brain malformations, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, and congenital defects.
Because we provide comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care, we offer, our pediatric patients their best chance at making a full recovery.
Surgeries and Specialist Services
Because of the reputation and expertise of our specialist surgeons, patients from all over Israel and around the world come to our department for evaluation and treatment. Our team provides a complete range of general and specialized neurosurgical services for children, performing hundreds of procedures every year, including microsurgery and other complex operations to treat brain and spinal tumors, the repair and reconstruction of cranial malformations, surgical repair of blood vessels and cerebral aneurysms, and treatments for hydrocephalus, spinal congenital anomalies, and other conditions.
Medical Education and Collaboration
Leading the field of pediatric neurosurgical expertise in Israel, our department initiates and participates in numerous multidisciplinary forums, in collaboration with other leading neurosurgeons in Israel and around the world.
Our clinicians make it a priority to stay in touch with all the latest developments emerging in the field of neurological surgery. Many of them are actively involved in both national and international laboratory and clinical research projects.
The collaboration of our expert pediatric surgeons, each with their complementary experience and skills, makes the Pediatric Neurology department of TASMC one of the leading multi-disciplinary centers for the treatment of children with complex neurological disorders.
Child-Centered Approach
We recognize that having a child diagnosed with neurological problems can be very scary for parents, so we make every effort to give your child the optimum treatment. The department prioritizes the evaluation and healing of every child admitted to the hospital, so that we can address your concerns as quickly as possible, connecting you directly with the leading doctors in the field who can explain the treatment options for your child.
We believe that our department is uniquely equipped to offer your child the most professional care and the best possible treatment. By providing ongoing support to our patients and their families, we chart the recovery and development of each child, and watch from a distance as they go on to live healthy and fulfilling lives after their surgery.
