Neurosurgery Referral Guidelines
The Division of Neurosurgery is a regional, national and international destination for newborns and children with disease, trauma, or malformation of the brain, spine or nervous system. Hundreds of procedures are performed every year, with excellent outcomes.
Children’s National neurosurgeons define the standard of care by integrating into all procedures advanced neuro-imaging and neurophysiological monitoring. Our neurosurgeons routinely use minimally invasive strategies when appropriate.
All aspects of neurosurgical consultation and treatment are offered with appointments available as rapidly as possible.
Contact Us for a Referral or Second Opinion
For questions about neurosurgery or to schedule an appointment, please call 202-476-3020.
If you would like to send information via fax, please use 202-476-3091.
Access After-Hours Support
To reach us during evenings and/or weekend hours, please call us at 202-476-5000.
Connect with Our Physician Liaisons
Need to consult with a Children’s National specialist or refer a patient?
Our physician liaisons are here to help.
Discover Conditions We Treat
Diagnostic services and treatment are offered for all conditions requiring pediatric neurosurgery.
- Brachial plexus reconstruction
- Brain and spinal cord trauma
- Brain and spinal cord tumors
- Cerebrovascular disorders
- Chiari malformations
- Craniofacial disorders
- Epilepsy - surgical therapeutics
- Hydrocephalus
- Movement disorders – including spasticity
- Neurofibromatosis
- Peripheral nerve reconstruction
- Skull base disorders including craniocervical disorders
- Spinal dysraphism – including spina bifida/tethered cord
- Tumors – brain and spinal cord
Explore Referral Information by Neurological Condition
Brain Tumors
Cerebro-vascular
Chiari malformations
Craiofacial disorders/craniosynostosis
Epilepsy
Functional
Outpatient Appointment Referral Pads
Children's National Hospital offers convenient outpatient locations for specialty care. To help connect your patients with our specialists, please complete the form to request a referral pad from your physician liaison.
Find a Location
Neurosurgery has many programs and clinics that offer children and families specialized care for their unique needs.
Meet the Team
Meet the neurosurgery team behind these guidelines and the specialists committed to supporting you and your patients every step of the way.