U.S. News & World Report - Best Children's Hospitals
Neurology & Neurosurgery 2024-25
Pediatric neurosurgery at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital focuses on care that emphasizes people, not diseases. We are the only pediatric neurosurgery program in the region. From congenital neurological conditions to traumatic injury or illness, taking care of children and families is our mission and our priority. We are also able to observe and adjust programmable shunts during office visits, which controls costs and saves families time. Our advanced management of pediatric spasticity program is a collaborative partnership with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital.
Find a pediatric neurosurgeon
Our experienced pediatric doctors and specialists are ready to serve you and your family.
Pioneering minimally invasive procedures
Our pediatric neurosurgery team has brought new capabilities and advanced procedures to West Michigan. We focus on minimally invasive procedures because of their great benefit to the patient, including shorter hospital stays, faster recovery times, smaller incisions, less trauma and fewer side effects. We have pioneered two key procedures:
- Minimally invasive surgery for brain tumors, which has dramatically shorter recovery times than the more traditional surgery
- Minimally invasive selective dorsal rhizotomy, which helps children with spasticity to walk with less effort
Our programs
Epilepsy Program
Our pediatric neurosurgeons are skilled in surgical techniques that can successfully and safely eliminate or reduce seizures.
Movement Disorders Program
We coordinate care with multiple subspecialties to create a treatment plan that streamlines the process for families and patients.
Neuromuscular Program
Our pediatric neuroscience center physicians are experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of all forms of neuromuscular disorders.
Brain Tumor Program
Our comprehensive programs offer children and families access to the most current, cutting edge national treatment approaches and protocols.
Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Center
Our Jack H. Miller MEG center offers one of the most advanced neurodiagnostic capabilities that locates the source of a seizure down to the millimeter.
Epilepsy Program
Our pediatric neurosurgeons are skilled in surgical techniques that can successfully and safely eliminate or reduce seizures.
Movement Disorders Program
We coordinate care with multiple subspecialties to create a treatment plan that streamlines the process for families and patients.
Neuromuscular Program
Our pediatric neuroscience center physicians are experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of all forms of neuromuscular disorders.
Brain Tumor Program
Our comprehensive programs offer children and families access to the most current, cutting edge national treatment approaches and protocols.
Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Center
Our Jack H. Miller MEG center offers one of the most advanced neurodiagnostic capabilities that locates the source of a seizure down to the millimeter.
Conditions we treat
Our pediatric neurosurgery team has expertise in treating a variety of conditions, including, but not limited to:
- Brachial plexus
- Brain and spine tumors
- Chiari malformation
- Craniosynostosis
- Epilepsy surgery
- Hydrocephalus
- Spina bifida
- Spine injuries
- Tethered cord
- Traumatic brain injury
Your visit
If your child has been referred to us, knowing that everything is in place can help ease anxiety. Our neurosurgeons can provide a complete diagnosis, answer your questions and identify the best possible treatment. Early diagnosis and management can help your child to be treated more effectively and receive an improved prognosis. We only refill prescriptions if your child has had surgery, and only until he or she is discharged from our service. Please be aware that siblings may come to an appointment, but all patients under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Arrange with your child’s primary care physician for a referral form to be provided to our office
- Plan on 30 minutes to one hour for the initial consultation
- Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment to complete a health history and registration
- Contact us with any questions about your referral or appointment (Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm)
- Arrange with your child’s primary care physician for a referral form to be provided to our office
- Plan on 30 minutes to one hour for the initial consultation
- Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment to complete a health history and registration
- Contact us with any questions about your referral or appointment (Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm)
Our locations
Our neurosurgery clinics are available in Lansing, Grand Rapids, St. Joseph and Traverse City. All surgeries are performed at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in downtown Grand Rapids.
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals - Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
100 Michigan Street NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Outpatient clinics
Corewell Health Pediatric Neurosurgery
35 Michigan Street NE, Suite 3003
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Corewell Health Pediatric Neurosurgery
3950 Hollywood Road, Suite 240
St Joseph, MI 49085
Corewell Health Pediatric Neurosurgery
550 Munson Avenue, Suite 202
Traverse City, MI 49686