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Pediatric
Neurosurgery
Expert Care for Pediatric Neurosurgery
Everyone deserves a healthy start, but newborns, infants, and young children with brain tumors or neurological conditions face unique challenges. At New Jersey Brain and Spine, our compassionate pediatric neurosurgeons and neurologists, many of whom are parents, understand the importance of empathy and expertise in delivering high-quality care. We treat diseases of the brain, spine, and nerves, including hydrocephalus, pediatric brain and spine tumors, craniofacial disorders, craniosynostosis, epilepsy, spinal deformity, and sports-related head injuries, ensuring children and their families have the chance to live vibrant, fulfilling lives.
OUR DOCTORS
Pediatric Neurosurgery Experts
Aryan Ali, MD
Dr. Ali provides world-class pediatric neurosurgical care in conjunction with a team of dedicated pediatric anesthesiologists, nurses, and intensivists. A pillar of his practice philosophy is to provide clear and close communication with each child’s parents and to fully involve them in each step of their child’s care.
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CONDITIONS + TREATMENTS
About Pediatric
Neurosurgery
Our highly skilled team of specialists diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions and treatments, including:
Common Conditions
- Pediatric concussions and brain trauma
- Pediatric epilepsy
- Craniofacial conditions – craniosynostosis, abnormal head shape
- Pediatric hydrocephalus
- Pediatric brain tumors
- Pediatric spinal deformity
- Pediatric Chiari malformations
Common Treatments
- Hydrocephalus clinic
- Pediatric epilepsy center
- Craniofacial program
- Pediatric brain and spine tumor program
- Center for pediatric spinal disorders
- Concussion and brain trauma program
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