Brain and spine specialties and programs

Patient Story

Kimberly found personalized breast cancer care, compassionate support and hope at the Breast Cancer Center at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin after her June 2025 diagnosis.

Our Associates

Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas, is training the next generation of pediatric cardiologists through advanced clinical education at Central Texas’ only nationally ranked pediatric heart program.

Health Education

Since opening in 2023, Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas has housed Central Texas’ only dedicated neurocritical care unit, treating patients with serious neurological illnesses and injuries.

Health Education

Learn how Ascension Seton and Ascension Providence in Central Texas provide coordinated spine care, from diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment to spine surgery and rehabilitation.

Health Education

Former college athletes now care for young athletes year-round at Dell Children’s in Austin, Texas, combining personal sports experience with specialized pediatric orthopedic care.

Our Associates

Dell Children’s nationally ranked pediatric urology team in Austin, Texas, includes six physician-moms who bring specialized expertise and personal perspective to caring for children

Health Education

During AFib Awareness Month, Joshua Davis, DO, an electrophysiologist with Ascension Texas Cardiovascular, explains symptoms and treatment options for Central Texans.

Patient Story

In 2025, Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin gave a Georgia man with congenital heart disease renewed hope with advanced heart care that helped him reclaim his future.

Patient Story

In April 2026, a Central Texas mother delivered healthy triplets at Ascension Seton Williamson after a high-risk pregnancy and received lifesaving care for a serious postpartum complication.

Health Education

As children return to school, pediatric emergency care doctor Winnie Whitaker, M.D., at Dell Children’s shares what parents should expect and when to seek care.

Community

Dell Children’s Blood and Cancer Center in Austin, Texas, provides year-round community events that connect, celebrate and support pediatric patients and their families.

Health Education

Dell Children's Transport Team delivers ICU-level pediatric and neonatal transport and emergency care for critically ill infants and children across Central Texas before they reach the hospital.

Health Education

Orthopedic surgeon Burton Dunlap, MD, at Ascension Seton Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Austin shares common shoulder injuries, symptoms to watch for, treatment options and when to seek specialized orthopedic care.

Wellness

Dell Children’s recently opened a food pantry in the Children’s Blood and Cancer Center to help families experiencing food insecurity during cancer treatment in Central Texas.

Our Associates

Pediatric spine specialists at Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, TX, share how early scoliosis detection expands treatment options and improves outcomes for children.

Health Education

As families across Central Texas head to pools, lakes and splash pads this summer, the team at Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, TX, is sharing life-saving water safety tips to help prevent childhood drowning.

Health Education

Ascension Texas Spine & Scoliosis specialists in Austin provide adult scoliosis care, helping patients understand symptoms, treatment options and next steps.

Community

High school students in Central Texas had the opportunity to gain professional healthcare experience and mentorship at Ascension Seton through the Ann Richards School Junior Internship Program.

Health Education

Opening in June 2026, Ascension Seton Women’s Hospital in Austin will offer low-intervention birth suites that combine personalized labor experiences with advanced maternity and neonatal care.

Health Education

Dell Children's Medical Center and Championship Hearts Foundation are providing free teen heart screenings across Texas to help detect hidden heart conditions before symptoms appear.

Patient Story

After surviving heart failure, a stroke and a heart transplant, Ryen is celebrating her high school graduation alongside the Dell Children’s heart team in Austin, TX, who helped make the milestone possible.

Patient Story

After a stroke in July 2024, David Hurtado received advanced neurocritical care at Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas in Austin, Texas.

Patient Story

When a father of three showed signs of stroke, Ascension Seton Hays in Kyle, Texas, rapid emergency care helped save his life and led to answers about an underlying heart condition.

Patient Story

After a sudden cardiac arrest at home, 42-year-old Israel survived thanks to his son’s immediate CPR and advanced heart care at Ascension Seton in Austin, TX.

Health Education

In recognition of American Heart Month, Priyanka Satish, MD, director of preventive cardiology at Ascension Seton in Central Texas, shares six heart health facts every woman should know.

Health Education

Ascension Seton cardiologist Ryan Quinn, MD, and orthopedic surgeon Gregory Versteeg, MD, share tips to help Central Texans prepare safely for race day.

Health Education

Ascension Seton and Ascension Providence offer a range of lung cancer care services focused on early detection and screening in Central Texas.

Health Education

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is the first to use an advanced metabolic monitor that helps care teams understand the energy needs of ICU patients in Central Texas.

Our Associates

This Veterans Day, Ascension Seton and Ascension Providence honor the veterans who are part of the Central Texas communities we serve.

Health Education

Ascension Seton makes scheduling your annual mammogram easy with imaging centers located throughout Central Texas.

Health Education

To make sure your family enjoys a happy and healthy celebration, the team at Dell Children’s has gathered tips for staying safe on Halloween.

Health Education

If incidents occur this Fourth of July, knowing where and when to get immediate and emergency care is important.

Health Education

Ascension urgent care and orthopedic teams are here to help you manage your summer injury.

Community

Opening in early 2026, Ascension Seton Women’s Hospital in Austin, Texas will deliver advanced maternal and fetal care, including high-risk pregnancy care and 24/7 emergency services, as well as gynecologic care.

Patient Story

Dell Children's Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Ascension Seton provides advanced neurologic care for epilepsy in children.

Community

Dell Children's Medical Center has the only Neuro Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Program to care for patients in vitro and in the NICU for neurological diagnosis in Austin, Texas.

Health Education

Dell Children’s Medical Center Named High-Performing in 6 Specialty Areas

Patient Story

Dell Children’s heart team repaired an Austin newborn’s heart valve in three surgeries to help her live a normal life.

Community

A prayer for peace to help guide your daily reflections.

Patient Story

Dell Children’s Blood and Cancer doctors in Austin, TX treat rare genetic blood disease in a three-year-old boy.

Community

Ascension Seton women’s tower centralizes comprehensive care for women in Central Texas.

Health Education

Pediatric heart surgeon, Dr. Charles Fraser, discusses pediatric and congenital heart disease at Dell Children’s in Central Texas.

Patient Story

Comprehensive Fetal Care Center at Dell Children's Medical Center provides advanced surgery options for complex in-utero conditions in Central Texas.

Health Education

Dell Children’s Comprehensive Fetal Care Center is the only fetal care center in Central Texas, caring for complex and rare fetal conditions.

Patient Story

Families find support and emotional health care for conditions like anxiety in children at Dell Children’s Medical Center.

Patient Story

Austin family considers Dell Children’s Medical Center a second home after their son is cared for by experienced pediatric oncology teams for rare leukemia twice.

Patient Story

Austin family finds comfort from Dell Children’s Medical Center fetal cardiac program that repaired their son’s heart with three surgeries.