Pediatric Neurosurgeon in Israel

About Pediatric Neurosurgeon

A pediatric neurosurgeon is a doctor specialized in the medical and surgical treatment of the conditions and disorders related to the nervous system of children. Nervous system is comprised of two parts: central nervous system constituting brain and spinal cord and peripheral nervous system comprising of the nerves that branch out off the spinal cord. While a neurosurgeon is a specialized in treating the conditions of the nervous system requiring surgical treatment, a pediatric neurosurgeon is an expert, trained and experienced for the same specifically for pediatric patients i.e. children.

When should you consider visiting a Pediatric Neurosurgeon?

pediatric neurosurgeon does the diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions pertaining to children’s nervous system as well as head and spinal deformities including the following:

• Head deformities
• Spine deformities
• Problems and injuries of the brain, spine or nerves
• Gait abnormalities (spasticity)
• Birth injuries (weakness of arms and legs)
• Loss of grip in hands and feet

Procedures Performed

• Biopsy
• Stereotactical Biopsy
• Debulking
• Gross Total Resection (GTR)
• Endonasal Endoscopy
• Post-Surgery and Recovery
• Tumor Board
• Radiation
• Stereotactic Radiation (Radiosurgery)
• Proton Beam Therapy
• Chemotherapy