Neurosurgery: Referral Directory

Physician Contacts:

Christina Harrington, RN, CPNP-PC, CPNP-AC

The Center for Pediatric Neurosurgery offers the latest technology and expertise in treating a wide variety of disorders, including:

Hydrocephalus, hydromyelia, cyst of the brain.
Central nervous system tumors and tumors of the skull base and spine.
Spina bifida, meningomyelocele, tethered spinal cord, Chiari malformation and other congenital malformations of the nervous system.
Craniosynostosis/craniofacial malformations.
Vascular malformations of the nervous system.
Intractable epilepsy.
Head and spinal trauma.

Physicians should refer patients with suspected neurosurgical problems.
Pre-authorization is required by some insurance plans.
Patient instructions for specific test will be provided when the appointment is scheduled.
To avoid unnecessary testing, have the family bring relevant medical records, test results and X-rays to the appointment.
Services are provided in close cooperation with the patient’s referring physician.
Diagnosis, evaluation and recommended treatment information is provided promptly to the referring physician.

Please provide the following when calling to schedule a patient for a diagnostic examination:

Patient name and date of birth
Probable diagnosis
Insurance/referral information
Physician clinical findings or symptoms which caused the patient to visit physician.