The Section of Neurosurgery cares for children with surgical problems related to the skull, brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Some of the more common reasons for referral to the Section are skull deformities, hydrocephalus, head injury, syringomyelia and the Chiari malformations, spinal dysraphism, brain tumors, cerebral palsy, and medically intractable epilepsy. Brachial plexus reconstruction after birth injury is a special interest of the Section Chief. The Section participates actively in St. Christopher's multidisiplinary programs in spina bifida, epilepsy, craniofacial disorders. Close, collegial relationships with other pediatric subspecialties such as neonatology, pediatric neurology, developmental pediatrics, pediatric oncology, pediatric anesthesiology, and intensive care, and the other pediatric surgical subspecialties ensure comprehensive, coordinated care for every infant, child and adolescent patient.

Joseph H. Piatt, Jr., MD, FAAP
Professor of Neurosurgery
Chief, Section of Neurosurgery
Appointments: 215-427-5196
Office: 215-427-5197

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
Training
Residency: Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Fellowship: The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario
Staff Appointment: 2000
Special Interests: Brachial plexus birth injury, brain tumors, Chiari malformation, craniofacial deformities and craniosynostosis, endoscopic intraventricular surgery, epilepsy, hydrocephalus, spasticity, spina bifida