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 and Spinal Cord Tumor Information
Pediatric Chiari Malformation Information
Pediatric Craniosynostosis Information
Moyamoya Disease Information
Pediatric Spina Bifida Information
Spinal Deformity Information
Vein of Galen Malformation Information
For more information please contact Dr. Pincus.
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