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Neuroscience Program

Expert, coordinated neuroscience care for young brains

Every part of our neurological care at Children’s Minnesota is tailored exclusively for kids. We bring together highly specialized kid experts and invest in the most advanced kid-centered technology, which is why we’re one of the top-rated pediatric neuroscience programs in the nation.

Our neuroscience team provides the most comprehensive services in the region, treating all forms of pediatric brain and nervous system injuries and illnesses – from concussions to epilepsy and brain tumors – from birth through age 21. We have the biggest neurosurgery team in the area and our partnerships with Noran Neurology and Minnesota Epilepsy Group make sure we always have the right pediatric specialist for any neurological need. Our expertise in managing complex cases effectively with our multidisciplinary care team model ensures we’re meeting every need of every child and family we care for.

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You can count on us for all pediatric neuroscience needs

You can count on us for all pediatric neuroscience needs

More than 1,800 kids and their families count on us every year to diagnose and treat their brain, spine and peripheral nervous system conditions. When the stakes are high, especially with complex conditions, you want the kid experts involved as soon as possible. And we’re ready for you.

Here are some more reasons to count on us. Annually:

500+ neurosurgeries are performed, far more than any other program in the region. We are a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center.
500+ patients are treated for epilepsy, making us one of the busiest pediatric epilepsy centers in the country. We are a Level 4 Pediatric Epilepsy Center.
600+ kids are evaluated and treated for head injuries at our concussion clinics.
55% of Twin Cities families choose Children’s Minnesota for their child’s neurological care.

Clinical programs

More facts about our neuroscience program

Our pediatric central nervous system tumor (CNS) program is the largest in the region. We diagnose and treat every type of tumor of the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system.
We’re the first pediatric health system in the U.S. with a hybrid intraoperative MRI suite. This allows us to perform brain and spine scans mid-procedure for surgeries to treat brain tumors, epilepsy, and traumatic injuries.

We have a fully accredited pediatric diagnostic sleep lab – one of only 10 in the U.S.

Our investments in advanced surgical technologies like ROSA robotics, stereotactic navigation and a state-of-the-art intraoperative MRI maximizes surgical outcomes, reduces surgical pain and speeds postoperative recovery.

Our neuroscience research is moving the field forward

The neuroscience team at Children’s Minnesota is at the forefront of research and innovations for the some of the most complex brain and central nervous system illnesses and conditions. Our team members have made significant contributions to national research in epilepsy, neuro-oncology, and brain injury treatments and medications. The cancer and blood disorders research team participates in more than 100 active research studies, giving patients access to the most advanced treatments; 90% of our eligible patients participate in clinical trials.