
Pediatric Neurosurgery Specialists
The following physicians and advanced practice nurses specialize in treating children requiring surgery for neurology-related complications. Please note, not all of our specialists are available at every location. Select their names to learn more about their special interest areas and locations.
Lurie Children's Attending Neurosurgeons

Sandi K. Lam, MD, MBA
Division Head, Neurosurgery; Yeager Professorship in Pediatric Neurosurgery

Tord D. Alden, MD
Attending Physician, Neurosurgery; Co-Director of Skull Base Surgery; 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; Eleanor Clarke Research Scholar in Developmental Neurobiology Research

Arthur J. DiPatri, Jr., MD
Attending Physician, Neurosurgery; Member, Lurie Children's Surgical Foundation


Lurie Children's Advanced Practice Providers




Colleen E. Rosen, MSN, APRN-NP, PNP-BC
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery

Daisy Vazquez, APRN-NP, CPNP
Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Neurosurgery