The Department of Neurosurgery provides, under the direction of Dr. David W. Pincus, a full range of pediatric neurosurgical services. UF is a regional center for the treatment of a variety of congenital disorders, including spina bifida, hydrocephalus, tethered cord, cerebral palsy, Chiari malformation, craniosynostosis, and spasticity. Pediatric brain tumors including medulloblastoma, ependymoma, and pilocytic astrocytoma are frequently referred.

Over 300 pediatric neurosurgical procedures are performed annually at the University of Florida

Pediatric Brain Tumor Information
Chiari Malformation Information
Craniosynostosis Information
Moya-Moya Disease Information
Spina Bifida Information
Vein of Galen Malformation Information
Article on Hypothalamic Hamartoma

UF Craniofacial Center

For more information please contact Dr. Pincus.