Pediatric and Adolescent Programs & Specialties
The Pediatric Neurosurgery Program offers a full range of surgical treatment for children, from newborns to adolescents, with neurological problems, including treatment for brain tumors, Spina Bifida, spasticity, seizures and epilepsy, and traumatic injuries to the brain, spinal cord, and spine. The Neurosurgery team also participates in prenatal consultations with expectant mothers for babies with these problems.
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Pediatric Brain Tumor Clinic
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Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery
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Meet our Pediatric Neurosurgery Team
Andrew Foy, MD
Assistant Professor
Bruce A. Kaufman, MD
Professor
Irene Kim, MD
Assistant Professor
Sean M. Lew, MD
Mardak Vanderburg Chair in Neurosurgery, Professor & Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery; Co-Director, Epilepsy Surgery Program, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin; Director, Residency Program
Tia L. Derflinger, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Lori A. Duesing, BSN, MSN, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner Surgical
Anne E. Matthews, PA-C
Physician Assistant
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Children's Hospital of Wisconsin links:
- Neurosurgery Program
- Spina bifida
- Spasticity (muscle weakness, poor motor control or shaking)
- Seizure and epilepsy
- Traumatic injuries to the brain, spinal cord and spine