Pediatric Neurosurgeon Dr. Peter Sun and Laura, nine months after Laura’s surgery. Laura was 5 years old when she started experiencing chronic headaches caused by a tumor on her spine.
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery staff at Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland provide a full range of inpatient and outpatient services for infants, children and adolescents with neurological disorders. Children with brain tumors, spinal disorders, congenital anomalies, craniosynostosis, spasticity, and hydrocephalus are treated by our surgical team of experienced, pediatric neurosurgeons and our advanced-practice registered nurses skilled in the care of pediatric patients.
Our program is equipped with a computer-guided stereotactic neurosurgery station and neuroendoscope for minimally invasive, state-of-the-art brain surgery. Our patients receive the finest post-operative care in the largest pediatric intensive care unit and neonatal intensive care unit in Northern California. Transport teams are available to receive patients 24 hours a day.
Children’s multidisciplinary neuro-oncology, spinal disorder, spasticity, and craniofacial programs ensure that neurosurgery patients at Children's Hospital receive complete, integrated outpatient care.
Referral
For referral information please call (510) 428-3319.
Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Contact us
Appointments: (800) 550-1529
Phone: (510) 428-3319
Fax: (510) 597-7034
Where to find us
Main Hospital — Map/Directions
747 52nd St., Oakland, CA 94609
Appointments are also available at our physicians' offices in Larkspur, Modesto, Pleasanton and Walnut Creek.
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