Pediatric Neurosurgery

The world-class specialists and subspecialists in the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Division of Neurosurgery provide an array of specialized neurological services that support the individual child as well as the entire family. Our goal is to bring scientific research and discovery into clinical services to improve the lives of today’s child.

Learn more about the variety of services and resources that are available to you and your child.

Appointments and Referrals

Medical concierge services are available for patients traveling for care:
For patients residing outside of Maryland: 410-498-7522
For patients residing outside the U.S.: 1-410-502-7683

Call us

To request an appointment or refer a patient, please call 410-955-7337.

Upload Images

Before your appointment, you can use this link to upload recent X-ray, CT or MRI images if you have them.

Research Study: Erythropoietin and Melatonin for Very Preterm Infants with Intraventricular Hemorrhage

The goal of this research study is to see if high doses of melatonin and erythropoietin (EPO) are safely tolerated by preterm babies born before 32 weeks gestation with severe brain bleeds.

Our Neurosurgery Team

Physician Assistants

Stephanie Berry, P.A.-C.

Kristin Jones, P.A.-C.

Heather Kerber, P.A.-C.

Patient Stories

Pediatric Brain Tumor Surgery: Filip’s Story

After taking trips to different doctors, Filip was diagnosed with  a large tumor inside his brain. He and his family turned to Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
Filip trick-or-treating shortly after his surgery

When Concussion Calls for Surgery

Morgan Edwards had almost completed her Saturday afternoon ATV ride when she collided with her brother on a dirt bike near her home in Aberdeen, Maryland.
dr eric jackson

Research and Clinical Trials

Clinical trials give patients and families the opportunity to explore newer therapies. Learn more about current studies for neurological conditions like hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, achondroplasia, epilepsy, spina bifida, nervous system tumors and more.