Peyton Manning Children's Hospital - Indianapolis Pediatric Neurosurgery delivers advanced pediatric care in Indiana — and that includes care for your child’s brain and spine. When surgery is recommended as part of your child’s care plan, you want the best care team for your child. Our pediatric neurosurgeons deliver advanced surgical care for babies and children. Neurosurgery may be recommended as a treatment option for:
- Brain and spine tumors
- Chiari and syringomyelia (cyst in the spinal cord)
- Epilepsy
- Hydrocephalus (water on the brain)
- Movement disorders
- Spina bifida
- Traumatic brain and spine injury surgery
- Vascular disorders, including moyamoya and arteriovenous malformations (AVM)
- Other complex brain and spine conditions
When you choose Peyton Manning Children's Hospital, you get a multispecialty team dedicated to your child’s care. Your child’s care team includes pediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons, child life specialists, radiologists, anesthesiologists and more. Each appointment starts with a conversation. By working with you and your child’s doctor, we create a surgical care plan that’s right for your child.
Your child’s care team takes the time to explain the procedure to you and your child. Tell us your concerns and ask us your questions — big and small. We also explain what to expect before surgery and how to care for your child after surgery. And your child’s care team connects you with specialists in pediatric rehabilitation therapy and more.
Get a second opinion from a pediatric neurologist
Get the confidence and peace of mind that your child’s doctor and care plan is right for your child and family. It's easy to get a second opinion at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital. We can review your child’s medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options. Talk with one of our neurologists about a personalized care plan for your child.
When your child has a new diagnosis, there’s a lot to think about. We can discuss both therapeutic or surgical treatment plans. Our team of highly experienced pediatric specialists can provide you with a second opinion based on experience and as part of an integrated national network of care.
Before your child’s appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records from your child’s doctor on your behalf, so that they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.
