Seattle Children’s Neurosciences Center
Compassionate, state-of-the-art care for children with nervous system disorders.
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Seattle Children’s as one of the top 10 best children’s hospitals in the U.S. and the best in the Pacific Northwest. Our Neurosciences Center is ranked among the top 10 pediatric neurology and neurosurgery programs in the country, which means your child will be cared for by the very best.
Our team is among the most experienced in the nation in diagnosing and treating babies, children, teens and young adults with a broad range of conditions affecting the nervous system. Research shows that experience equals better results.
Why Choose Us
We offer your child a broad range of treatments and services, from the newest medications to innovative surgeries and clinical trials.
Making brain surgery safer and more precise for more children
Seattle Children’s neurosurgery team is among the most experienced in the nation and the most experienced by far in the Pacific Northwest. More cases mean greater surgical expertise and a sharper ability to determine if surgery is even needed — and that adds up to better outcomes.
Advanced therapies through research
At Seattle Children’s, your child will have access to the most current, state-of-the-art therapies and clinical trials. Research studies help us find better ways to treat kids and young adults with neurological conditions.
Personalized care with better results
“Our Neurosciences Center combines multidisciplinary clinical care, rapid genetic testing, and pioneering research to identify the genetic cause of a child’s condition to provide an individualized approach to treatment. Seattle Children’s is unique in our use of the most advanced guided imaging tools and techniques.”
— Dr. Rusty Novotny, director of Seattle Children’s Epilepsy program, one of the largest in the nation
“When a child comes through our doors, they’re not meeting just one neurosurgeon. They really are taken care of by an entire team.
We have expertise in all aspects of a child’s care — pathology, neuroradiology, oncology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology. Every bit of that expertise is needed to ensure that child has the best outcome.”
— Dr. Amy Lee, Neurosciences Center co-director
Conditions We Treat
Seattle Children’s Neurosciences team diagnose and treat newborns through young adults with all types of conditions that affect the brain and spinal cord. Learn more.
Patient Success Stories
Liesel
Five years after surgery for a brain tumor, Liesel graduated from Harvard.
She has her sights set on a career in medicine.
Ryder
“Going through a medical journey really humbles you. Being at Seattle Children’s brought us a sense of comfort. I felt like they cared about us, not just as patients, but as people.”
— Magi Gordon, whose son Ryder was treated at Seattle Children’s, which has the only pediatric neurofibromatosis program in our region.
Sirish
“For the rest of my life, I can’t thank the team enough. They didn’t just support my son, they supported me. I felt like I was part of the care team.”
— Jyothi, whose son Sirish is leading an active teen life after 2 months of care for unrelenting seizures by Seattle Children’s Neurocritical Care team.
Getting Care at the Neurosciences Center
Many children and families with neurological conditions travel to Seattle Children's for treatment or surgery. We help you coordinate transportation and housing so you can stay focused on your child. We have lots of experience helping families make the transition back home safely.
Neurosciences Center Resources
Contact the Neurosciences Center at 206-987-2016 or 844-935-3467 (toll-free) for questions or more information.
If you would like an appointment, ask your child’s primary care provider for a referral.
If you have a referral, call 206-987-2016 or 844-935-3467 (toll-free).