From advanced surgical techniques for rare brain tumors, epilepsy or Chiari malformations to urgent interventions for injuries due to trauma or stroke, the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Nationwide Children's Hospital provides the best possible care to all pediatric patients with neurosurgical needs throughout Ohio and surrounding states. Learn more about our Neurosurgery capabilities.
We work closely with the departments of Anesthesia, Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Plastic Surgery, Hematology/Oncology and many others to promote positive outcomes for neurosurgical patients from birth to age 21, and to selected adults with congenital neurological disorders.
Aneurysms
AVMs (arteriovenous malformations)
Brachial plexus injury
Brain tumors - Learn about our Brain Tumor Program
Cavernous angiomas
Chiari malformations
Craniosynostosis
Epilepsy (when surgery is required)
Hydrocephalus
Myelomeningocele
Neurological birth defects
Neurological trauma
Pediatric disc disease
Peripheral nerve injury
Spasticity
Spina bifida
Spinal disorders
Tethered cord
Trauma
Vascular disease
The experience and expertise of our neurosurgical team allows the provision of state-of-the-art care. Our surgeons value collaborative relationships with primary care physicians and believe in maintaining communication to support ongoing patient care.
Chief Corey Raffel, MD, PhD, is regarded among the leading pediatric neurosurgeons in the country and was named among the “Best Doctors in America." He has a special interest in the surgical treatment of brain tumors and epilepsy.
Edward J. Kosnik, MD, FACS, FAAP, was recognized in 2007 as the Ohio Neurosurgeon of the Year by the Ohio State Neurosurgical Society. His special interests are in the treatment of pediatric brain tumors, hydrocephalus, craniostenosis and various other congenital abnormalities, and spasticity.
Ronald Thomas Grondin, MD, MSc, FRCSC, completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Calgary, and completed a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at Children’s Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School. His clinical interests include the surgical treatment of epilepsy, neuroendoscopic management of hydrocephalus and craniosynostosis, and pediatric neurovascular disease.
The team’s expertise includes minimally invasive endoscopic procedures to decrease the impact on the patient, minimize pain and promote faster recovery. They also specialize in minimally invasive treatment of intraventricular pathology and appropriate brain tumors.