Pediatric Neurosurgery

Pediatric Neurosurgery in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

Fellowship-trained pediatric neurosurgeons work closely with pediatric specialists in neurology, surgery, orthopedics, nursing and other areas to provide comprehensive, child-friendly care. Our approach ensures the best possible treatments and outcomes for children with neurological disorders.

Pediatric Neurological Conditions We Treat

Our pediatric neurosurgery specialists have extensive experience in treating a wide range of conditions, including: 

Programming and Education

Training and Development

To promote the development of our staff, the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) develops and delivers a range of programs related to cultural competency, diversity and sexual harassment prevention. Examples include:

  • LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) online training
  • Respect and civility in the workplace
  • Successfully caring for a multicultural and diverse patient population
  • Working in and managing a multicultural and diverse workforce

Diversity Educational Calendar Programs

In conjunction with nationally proclaimed diversity...

Diversity at UMass Memorial

Embracing Diversity to Improve Patient Care and Workforce Culture at UMass Memorial Health

Diversity at UMass Memorial is an integral element of our core mission, values, strategies and key initiatives. We recognize the many cultures, languages and backgrounds of our patients and workforce. Therefore, we are mindful that integrating, valuing and promoting diversity in all that we do enhances the quality of care we provide, and fosters a positive and productive work environment.

We demonstrate our commitment to diversity in these areas.

Patient Care

  • We ensure quality care irrespective of gender...

Ronald McDonald Care Mobile

The UMass Memorial Health Ronald McDonald Care Mobile delivers an innovative, community-based model of medical services and preventive dental care to the vulnerable, socioeconomically disadvantaged, uninsured and undocumented children and their families living in Worcester County. The Care Mobile services 28 Worcester public and charter schools with nine neighborhood sites across the city. Our routine sites include neighborhood and community centers, churches, and apartment complexes. 

The Care Mobile also provides qualified medical interpreters to patients and families who want to receive...

Pharmacy Residency Program at Medical Center

UMass Memorial Medical Center (UMMMC) is an 890-bed academic medical center and is part of UMass Memorial Health, the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts. We are the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, with access to the latest technology, research, and clinical trials. The Medical Center consists of three campuses in Worcester, MA: University, Memorial, and Hahnemann Campus. It offers care in over 41 different service areas. The Emergency Department at UMass Memorial Medical Center is the only center in the region that is verified by the American College of Surgeons...

Research and Teaching

As the major teaching hospital of UMass Chan Medical School, UMass Memorial Medical Center is committed to advancing medical research and training of the next generation of healthcare providers. UMass Memorial and the Medical School are partners and leaders in quality, safe patient care, education, innovative research and community service in the Central New England region.

Patients and families trust UMass Memorial Medical Center as the region’s leading academic medical center, committed to improving the health of our communities in Central New England. Together with UMass Chan Medical School...

Our Physician Pledge

Our UMass Memorial Medical Group physicians provide you quality patient-centered care by following the guidelines of our physician pledge:

  • I will treat my patients with courtesy and respect in every interaction.
  • I will demonstrate this commitment to my patients by:
    • Introducing myself and my team and describing our roles to them
    • Providing them with my business card
    • Demonstrating hand hygiene in front of them
    • Sitting at eye level when I explain things to them
    • Involving them (and their family if they choose) in discussions and decisions about their care and asking what is important to them
    • Usin...