Brain Tumor Center – Referrals and Consultations

With over 150 new patients each year, our Brain Tumor Center is one of the largest, highest-performing pediatric brain tumor programs in the Western United States. Treating so many children each year sets our specialists apart. We are experts in diagnosing and treating all types of pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors, including rare and complex conditions.

Brain Tumor Center Services: Why Choose Us

Our multidisciplinary team treats all types of brain and spinal cord tumors. At Children’s Hospital, children and families benefit from:

• Niche expertise: Our Brain Tumor Center is one of the only programs of its kind that integrates specialists who have subspecialty pediatric training, such as neuropathology, neuro-oncology, neuroradiology, neuroendocrinology and neuropsychology. This niche expertise means we offer children more precise, specific treatments. It also means children receive minimal to no delays in care. The result is quicker recovery and better long-term outcomes.
• Timely collaboration: As a dedicated pediatric hospital, we house all the relevant services a child needs under one roof. Not only is this more convenient for patients and families, but it also improves our care coordination. For example, our on-site histology lab means that neuropathologists can create slides far more quickly than average, often in just one day. And the Center for Personalized Medicine performs molecular testing on all tumors, allowing us to offer children individualized treatment plans based on the genetic makeup of their tumors.
• Excellent outcomes: When children need extra support after brain tumor surgery or treatment, they can come to our inpatient rehabilitation center for care. Having this service on-site improves a child’s chances for optimal recovery and means families don’t have to travel elsewhere for rehab. We also offer a range of support services, including the LIFE Cancer Survivorship and Transition Service, that help patients deal with the potential long-term effects of cancer treatment.
• Robust research programs: With one of the largest pediatric brain tumor clinical trial portfolios in the country, our specialists are consistently at the forefront of neuro-oncology care. Through our Brain Tumor Center, children have access to the most promising new therapies.

Refer a Patient to the Brain Tumor Center

We coordinate closely with referring providers on their patients’ neuro-oncology care. To refer patients to our brain tumor specialists, please contact us at 323-361-6600.