Board-certified, pediatric neurosurgeon, Eric Thompson, MD, is an expert in caring for children with complex neurological conditions. Dr. Thompson specializes in traditional and advanced neurosurgery techniques, such as minimally invasive procedures, stereotactic neurosurgery and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT), so that he can deliver the best treatment option for each child. His expertise includes diagnosing and treating brain and spinal disorders like:

• Brain tumors
• Spine tumors
• Chiari malformation
• Craniosynostosis
• Congenital spine disease (such as dermal sinus tract, myelomeningocele, lipomyelomeningocele)
• Epilepsy
• Hydrocephalus
• Tethered cord
• Vascular malformations

Because every neurological condition is unique and every child will have their own personal neurological experience, Dr. Thompson believes that each patient should have healthcare that is tailored exclusively to them. He will work with his patients and their parents individually to develop a treatment plan that is designed to meet their specific needs and goals.

Along with advancing pediatric neurosurgery care through his clinical practice, Dr. Thompson also uses clinical and basic science research to improve treatments for children with brain and spinal conditions. His work has been published in highly respected, peer-reviewed journals like Nature, Nature Communications, Neuro-Oncology, The Lancet Oncology, The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, Neurosurgery and Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics.

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