Department of Neurosurgery
Center for Surgical Treatment of the Developing Brain and Spine
Specialized surgical care for children with complex neurological conditions, combining advanced techniques with compassionate family-centered care.
Center for Surgical Treatment of the Developing Brain and Spine
Specialized surgical care for children with complex neurological conditions, combining advanced techniques with compassionate family-centered care.
Overview
Our dedicated team is committed to providing the highest level of care for neurologic conditions throughout your life.
At our center, our expert team focuses on relieving pain, restoring function, and implementing effective treatments for a wide range of neurologic conditions affecting the spine and spinal cord. Our goal is to address your symptoms, correct the form and function of brain and spine structures, maximize cognitive and motor function, and prevent the development of neurological deficits that may arise with growth and aging. We are your lifelong partners in health and your team for life.
Located at RIH and Hasbro, our center is staffed by esteemed pediatric and adult neurosurgeons specializing in neurosurgical congenital conditions. Our fully equipped pediatric and adult ICUs ensure the best care for every patient.
To provide the best possible care based on our unique expertise, our team convenes a board meeting each Friday to reach consensus and discuss patient diagnoses, cases, and surgical planning. We also stay up-to-date with the latest developments in neurosurgery and integrate our research findings and studies into clinical care.
Our approach at the Center for Surgical Treatment of the Developing Brain and Spine is truly multidisciplinary. Our team includes orthopedic and general surgeons, neurologists, pain management specialists, and palliative care providers, all working collaboratively to address your individual needs.
For more information about our center and the services we offer, please visit our websites at Hasbro and Brown University Health.
Thank you for considering the Center for Surgical Treatment of the Developing Brain and Spine. We look forward to providing you with exceptional care and support throughout your journey to better health.
“ The center will treat a variety of CSF disorders across all ages. ”
People
Directors
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Petra Klinge, MD, PhD
Professor of Neurosurgery, Director, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Division Director, Center for Surgical Treatment of the Developing Brain and Spine -
Konstantina A. Svokos, DO, MS
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Pediatrics, Director of Fetal Neurosurgery, Co-Director, Neuroplastics, Co-Director, Center for Surgical Treatment of the Developing Brain and Spine, Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Neurosurgery
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Patricia Leigh Zadnik Sullivan, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Director, Center for Spine Tumor & Chordoma Research, Member, Legoretta Cancer Center -
Maria Guglielmo, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Director, Neurosurgery at Kent Hospital, Director, Neurosurgery Pain Program
Conditions We Treat
- Hydrocephalus
- Craniofacial anomalies
- Aqueductal Stenosis
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Chiari Malformation
- Dandy Walker Malformation
- Arachnoid Cysts
- Tethered Cord Syndrome
- Occult Tethered Cord Syndrome
- Spina Bifida
- Diastomyelia
- Syringomyelia
- Hydromyelia
- Syringobulbia
- Cranio-cervical Instability
- Meningocele
- Open Myelomeningocele
- Fetal Myelomeningocele
- Fetal Hydrocephalus
- Lipomyelomeningocele
- Encephalocele
- Fatty Filum Terminale
- Spinal Cord Lipomas
- Low Lying Conus
- Dermal Sinus
- Congenital Vertebral Anomalies
Research
Our ongoing projects are aimed at advancing the field of neurosurgery and improving patient outcomes, including Chiari and cognition, new biomarkers for hydrocephalus and CSF disorders, and novel research in tethered cord syndrome. For more information on our research initiatives, please visit the Carney Institute for Brain Science website.
The Computational Neuromodulation Laboratory deploys state-of-the-art computational approaches to improve the quality of life for people living with neurological disorders.