Why choose Geisinger for pediatric neurosurgery?
Surgery means hope. Whether for epilepsy, a brain tumor, a nerve injury or another neurological condition, surgery could help your child get back to being a kid.
Pediatric neurosurgery focuses on conditions affecting the brain, spine and nervous system in children. And because kids’ nervous systems are still developing, they need surgeons with specialized pediatric training who are skilled in this delicate work.
Your child's comfort and safety sits squarely at the center of every decision our pediatric neurosurgery team considers. A multidisciplinary team will work with you to guide your family from diagnosis through recovery.
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FAQs
What should I expect at the first appointment?
When you first meet with our team, we’ll discuss your child’s medical history and current symptoms. Based on our findings, your child may need more tests, such as a CT scan, EEG or other imaging and lab tests.
From there, we’ll schedule the next appointment to determine next steps together.
Be sure to bring a list of any questions you have. You may feel a little overwhelmed, and we want you to leave feeling as informed as possible.
Who will care for my child?
Where can I stay while my child receives treatment?
A partner of the Geisinger family, the Ronald McDonald House is a privately owned nonprofit corporation that gives you a place to stay while we care for your child. Since 1974, the Ronald McDonald House has been helping families find comfort during difficult and stressful times.
To learn more about the organization and find a location near where we’ll be treating your child, visit ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org.
Where will I go for my child’s surgeries and appointments?
All surgeries are performed at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
While we only do surgery at Geisinger Medical Center, our team sees patients for appointments at 2 locations:
Geisinger Medical Center
100 N. Academy Ave., Danville
570-271-6211
Geisinger Neuroscience Scranton
3 W. Olive St., Scranton
570-271-7994
Where can my child get an MRI scan?
Does Geisinger provide helmet therapy?
Helmet therapy is done by our orthotic team rather than the neurosurgery department.
When you work with orthotics for a helmet, you’ll first need to bring your child in to be fit for a mold and then a second time to make sure the helmet fits properly.
What kind of training do pediatric neurosurgeons have?
Pediatric neurosurgeons earn a medical degree, then continue their training with a residency focusing on surgery and neurosurgery. They go on to complete a fellowship where they train specifically in pediatric neurosurgery.
Since the field of pediatric neurosurgery is actively changing and evolving, our team is constantly involved in courses, conferences, committees and professional organizations to bring the most up-to-date knowledge, technology and abilities to you.
Pediatric neurosurgery at Geisinger
- Extensive pediatric training: Kids aren’t just smaller copies of adults. So performing surgery on kids’ nervous systems takes doctors with specialized training and a system with specialized facilities. You’ll have access to both.
- Care close to home: Surgeries are performed at Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in Danville, with some appointments available in Scranton. No matter where you are in central or northeastern Pennsylvania, you’re never far from care.
- The latest knowledge: Pediatric neurosurgery is a constantly advancing discipline. Our team keeps up to date with research, courses, advanced techniques and continuing education. The result? Your child gets the treatment they need, when and how they need it.
- A resource for you: We’re on your team. You’re advocating for your child, and so are we.