Institute for Brain Protection Sciences Pediatric Neurosurgery Program & Services

Recognized as a Top 50 Neurology and Neurosurgery Program by U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024

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Our team understands that children are not just miniature adults. They have their own unique physiology and problems. Pediatric neurosurgery is exclusively practiced by approximately 300 surgeons in the United States. Board certification in pediatric neurosurgery requires additional training and certification above that required for certification in general neurosurgery (adult and pediatric). We partner closely with neurology, neuro-oncology, neuropsychology hematology and radiology.

The Pediatric Neurosurgery Program at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, is one of the largest in the Southeast and provides comprehensive pediatric neurosurgery care for patients throughout Florida, the United States and the world. Our inpatient Surgical Neuroscience Unit has 28 individual patient rooms. For enhanced continuity of care and follow-up, we see patients in our main facility and also at Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care locations in East Lake, Fort Myers, Tampa, Sarasota and Lakeland.

We specialize in the surgical treatment of a wide range of problems including:

Meet Our Neurosurgeons

Meet our expert team of pediatric neurosurgeons.

Contact Us

For more information or to make an appointment, please give us a call at the phone number below. We serve families in the greater Tampa Bay area and beyond.

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727-767-8181

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Read inspiring stories about our patients.

  • Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery: Bailey’s Story

    Bailey was 11 years old when she was diagnosed with epilepsy, causing seizures. Her condition was difficult to treat, and she was eventually referred to Johns Hopkins All Children’s, where doctors recommended lesionectomy, a type of brain surgery, which has eliminated her seizures.

    Bailey was treated for epilepsy at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.
  • Sturge-Weber Syndrome: Knight’s Story

    To deal with Knight’s rare genetic mutation, his care team developed a bold plan — remove half his brain. Learn more about how Knight is thriving.

    Knight and his mom Victoria at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
  • Traumatic Brain Injury: Jaden's Story

    When Jaden suffered a traumatic brain injury during a boat accident, multiple specialists at Johns Hopkins All Children’s came together to save the 13-year-old’s life. Now he’s surpassing every expectation with the help of his expert care team, his own positive attitude and his family’s support.

    Adolescent patient Jaden with his care team at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.
  • Crouzon Syndrome: Maria Mar's Story

    Ron and Maria Del Carmen couldn’t have imagined what would be required to keep their daughter alive and safe in her first two years of life — a journey that would lead them from Guatemala to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.

    Patient Maria Mar with her parents at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.