Neonatal and Congenital Anomaly Neurosurgery Program

Who we are and what we do

The Neonatal and Congenital Anomaly Neurosurgery Program at Children’s Hospital Boston evaluates, diagnoses and treats newborns with neurologic congenital anomalies. A congenital anomaly is sometimes identified during the mother’s pregnancy or soon after the birth of the baby.

Some neurologic congenital anomalies include:

• Spina Bifida (Myelodysplasia/Myelomeningocele)
• Hydrocephalus/Ventriculomegaly
• Fetal Tumors/Masses
• Brain or Spine Anomalies
• Tethered Spinal Cord
• Arachnoid Cysts
• Chiari Malformation
• Dandy-Walker Malformation
• Encephaloceles

Our program includes an experienced multidisciplinary team of clinicians, all with specialized training in the care of children with neurologic congenital anomalies. Our team members represent multiple departments, programs and services across Children's, including: 

• Advanced Fetal Care Center
• Department of Anesthesia/Pain Service
• Complex Care Services
• Fetal-Neonatal Neurology Program
• Myelodysplasia (Spina Bifida) Clinic
• Department of Neurology
• Neuroradiology
• Department of Neurosurgery
• Department of Nursing
• Department of Orthopedic Surgery
• Department of Social Work
• Department of Urology
• Vascular Anomalies Center