Discover One of the Best in Central Florida

When your child needs neurosurgery, you want the best possible care. Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is ranked a "Best Children's Hospital" in Neurology & Neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report. We’ve received recognition like this by earning the trust of parents like you. The Leon Pediatric Neuroscience Center of Excellence at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital includes a neurosurgical team with over 40 years of experience performing surgery on children. We offer the largest group of pediatric neurosurgeons in Central Florida.

Our pediatric neurosurgery department provides advanced care for children of all ages, from birth through adulthood, and is the only practice in Central Florida with experience in fetal neurosurgery. We understand that an illness affects the entire family. That’s why our team provides education and counseling to prepare you and your loved ones for the whole process from diagnosis through recovery.

Pediatric Neurosurgery Services

The pediatric neurosurgery department at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer offers leading-edge surgical procedures, including the most advanced microsurgical options for all levels of neurosurgical cases. Our services range from minimally invasive surgery to the most complex procedures for the treatment of:

• Brain tumors
• Cerebrovascular diseases (AVMs, moyamoya disease, aneurysms)
• Congenital brain anomalies (hydrocephalus, syringomyelia)
• Craniofacial (abnormal head shape)
• Diseases of the spine (tumors, disc herniations, tethered cord, scoliosis)
• Fetal central nervous system (CNS) anomalies
• Movement disorders (epilepsy, spasticity)
• Peripheral nerve disorders (brachial plexus injuries, tumors, pain)
• Trauma and concussions (head, spine)

Multidisciplinary Pediatric Neuroscience Services

In addition to the Leon Pediatric Neuroscience Center’s services and programs, your family can have peace of mind knowing that Orlando Health Arnold Palmer is connected to a broader set of hospitals and clinics.  As a patient of the only Level One Pediatric Emergency and Trauma Care Center in Central Florida, your child and family will have access to our:

• Pediatric Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
• Pediatric Craniosynostosis Program
• Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program
• Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Patient & Family Counseling in coordination with Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babiess
• Pediatric Plagiocephaly Program
• Pediatric Spasticity Program
• Pediatric Spina Bifida Program
• Fetal Care Center

Your Child’s Surgery

Learn how to prepare for the big day.

Questions?

Call The Leon Pediatric Neuroscience Center of Excellence at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children at (321) 841-3050.