The following departments are now located on the third floor at our West Des Moines clinic: Physical Therapy, Back Pain Clinic, Orthopaedics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Management. Please note — these specialties are only accessible by the Entrance 3 elevator/stairs located on the east side of the building.

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Neurological & Spinal Surgery

Call to Schedule: 515.875.9560


Call to schedule: 515.875.9560

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Pediatric neurosurgeons are specially trained to treat brain and spinal injuries, deformities, tumors, trauma, and disease in infants, children, and adolescents.

We know your child’s health is #1 priority, and when surgery is needed, an added layer of stress is involved. Our team works closely with your pediatrician to determine whether surgery is the best option and to ensure you are receiving the best care possible for your child. We perform hundreds of procedures annually at the Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, Blank Children's Hospital.

Pediatric Conditions & Treatments

  • Chiari malformation
  • Congenital abnormalities: brain, head, and spine
  • Cranial vault remodeling
  • Craniofacial disorders and craniosynostosis (abnormal head shape)
  • Craniocervical deformity and instability
  • Epilepsy surgery
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Moyamoya disease, arteriovenous malformation (AVM) and cavernous malformations
  • Spinal dysraphism, tethered cord syndrome, and spina bifida
  • Trauma: brain, head, and spine
  • Tumors: brain, head, and spine

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