Neurosurgery Department, UF College of Medicine
Clinical Specialties: Pediatric Neurosurgery
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
Moyamoya Disease Information
Spina Bifida Information
Spinal Deformity Information
Vein of Galen Malformation Information
Article on Hypothalamic Hamartoma
UF Craniofacial Center
For more information please contact Dr. Pincus.
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