Welcome to Lurie Children's Pediatric Neurosurgery. As one of the largest groups of academic pediatric neurosurgeons in the North America with a long tradition of innovative care, we offer experience and understanding to address any need. The program’s services are renowned outside the state, as well.
We partner with families to be armed with all the information to make decisions and plans together.
For patients who need neurosurgery treatment, we offer cutting-edge neurosurgical care with a team-based, family-focused approach with a caring, Lurie Children's difference.
We have expert neurosurgeons and specialist teams to evaluate and treat everything from common diseases to rare diseases. We put patients and families first. Our goal is to give children their best chance to live to their full potential.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
We give high-quality, attentive, excellent neurosurgery care to children and families. In doing so, we strive to continually advance neurosurgery and pediatric health through clinical care, education, and research.
Vision
We will be recognized as a division of excellent pediatric neurosurgeons with leadership in multiple domains. We will be an educational destination for the next generation of neurosurgeons. Our work with patients & families, and with advancing research & education will foster a positive environment where people are proud to be on the neurosurgery team. We will leave pediatric neurosurgery better than the way we found it, building on the rich history of academic excellence at Lurie Children's in the Division of Neurosurgery.
Nationally-Ranked Care
Lurie Children's is ranked 10th in the nation for neurosurgery and neurology by U.S.News & World Report.
Neurosurgery Treatment Programs
Our neurosurgery programs include:
Neurosurgery Conditions We Treat
Our physicians are at the forefront of clinical care with a patient-centered focus. The following is a list of some of the conditions we treat.
Neurosurgeons & Pediatric Specialists
Our entire staff is dedicated to evaluating and treating infants, children and teens. The team includes:
- Pediatric neurosurgeons
- Pediatric advanced practice nurses
- Pediatric nurses
Sandi K. Lam, MD, MBA
Division Head, Neurosurgery; Yeager Professorship in Pediatric Neurosurgery
Tord D. Alden, MD
Attending Physician, Neurosurgery; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation
Robin M. Bowman, MD
Director, Multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Center; Co-Director, Fetal Neurosurgery, The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health; Medical Director, Camp Independence; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation; David G. McLone, MD, PhD Professorship in Pediatric Neurosurgery
Michael G. DeCuypere, MD, PhD
Attending Physician, Neurosurgery; Director of Research; Eleanor Clarke Research Scholar in Developmental Neurobiology Research
Arthur J. DiPatri, Jr., MD
Attending Physician, Neurosurgery; Director of Craniofacial Surgery; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation
David G. McLone, MD, PhD
Co-Medical Director, Spina Bifida Program
Jeffrey S. Raskin, MS, MD
Attending Physician, Neurosurgery; Director of Functional Neurosurgery
Jonathan P. Scoville, MD
Attending Physician, Neurosurgery
Stephanie Cerveny, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Neurosurgery
Erin M. Hoeman, APRN-NP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery
Laura E. Hunnell, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Neurosurgery
Breanna Kellogg, PA-C
Physician Assistant, Neurosurgery
Shannon M. Maloney, DNP, APRN-NP, CPNP-PC
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery
Kathy Romanski, APRN-NP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery
Colleen E. Rosen, MSN, APRN-NP, PNP-BC
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery
Make an Appointment
We offer easy online scheduling for your child's neurosurgery needs.
Preparing for Surgery
If your child is having a procedure at Lurie Children’s, we’ve compiled resources, including videos, guides and maps, to help your family prepare.
Our Locations
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.227.4000
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park
2515 N. Clark Street/467 W. Deming Place
Chicago, Illinois 60614-3393
1.800.543.7362
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Lake Forest
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Campus
900 N. Westmoreland, Suite 110 (Bays Medical Office Building, 1st Floor)*
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
312.227.1010
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Northbrook
1131 Techny Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
312.227.7600
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Westchester
Surgical Treatment Center
2301 Enterprise Drive
Westchester, Illinois 60154
312.227.7900
Research
Our neurosurgeons take excellent, attentive care of each child, while honoring a commitment to improve the care for future children through research. Our team also focuses on quality improvement and outcomes research as well as elevating pediatric care through public health and policy initiatives. Our scientific/translational research and clinical trials extend hope for a brighter future for every child.
Fellowships
The Division of Neurosurgery offers a stellar one-year clinical fellowship which offers exposure to the full breadth and depth of pediatric neurosurgery. The experience prepares neurosurgeons academically and clinically to be future leaders in the field. Our pediatric neurosurgery fellowship program has trained more than 10% of all board-certified pediatric neurosurgeons in the U.S.
A research fellowship is also offered, allowing neurosurgery residents and neurosurgeons to spend focused time in the pediatric neurosurgery program of choice.
Neurosurgery News & Stories
Newsweek Ranks Lurie Children’s Hospital #1 in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Nationally
Lurie Children’s ranked #1 in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in Newsweek’s list of 'America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2024,' and was listed in the top 10 in three other specialties.
Children With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Live Longer After Cranial Surgery
Hispanic Women Still at Higher Risk for Births with Neural Tube Defects After Voluntary Folic Acid Fortification of Corn Masa Flour
Precision Podcast: Get To Know Lurie Children’s Surgeons
Excellent Outcomes of Epilepsy Surgery in Babies Younger Than 3 Months
Improving Treatment for Ugandan Children with Epilepsy
Philanthropy
Your support is vital in helping us continue to make a difference in the lives of patients and families. Lurie Children's relies on philanthropic funding to enhance its programs, services and research for children. To learn more, please e-mail the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation at foundation@luriechildrens.org or call 312.227.7500.