At Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), we know you have many options when seeking neurological care for your child. Consider these factors when choosing the treatment center that’s the right fit for you and your family:

• Top ranked.  Our Neuroscience Center is consistently ranked among the best pediatric neurology and neurosurgery programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals. The rankings are developed based on a survey of pediatric neurologists from across the country as well as our patient volumes (the number of patients we treat) and our patient outcomes (how well our patients do). 
• Unparalleled diagnostic capabilities. CHOP’s Neuroscience Center is where families come to get the answers they can’t find elsewhere. Our neurologists and neurosurgeons are world leaders in diagnosing rare neurological disorders, as well as more common conditions. Neuroscience Center patients have access to the highest quality neuroradiology and neuropathology services and the highest level of diagnostic testing available, including extensive genetic testing capabilities. 
• Subspecialty expertise. No matter what issue your child is facing, our Neuroscience Center has experts who can help. Our team is comprised of world-leading experts in epilepsy, leukodystrophies, multiple sclerosis, headache, movement disorders, hydrocephalus, brain tumors, and many other conditions. 
• Ability to care for the most complex issues. CHOP has one of the largest and highest-volume pediatric neuroscience centers in the world. Our high patient and surgical volumes mean that we have extensive experience treating even the rarest neurological conditions. 
• Comprehensive multidisciplinary care. Our Neuroscience Center team includes more than 250 neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroscience-trained nurses, child life specialists, social workers, physical and occupational therapists, nutritionists and dieticians, genetic counselors, and psychologists who collaborate closely to ensure each patient’s physical, social and emotional needs are met. Our team also collaborates closely with specialists from other divisions to ensure your child is receiving comprehensive and well-coordinated care.  
• Family-centered care and support services. At CHOP’s Neuroscience Center, you are a key member of your child’s care team. We believe that creating an environment of collaboration and respect between families and providers helps us deliver the best care. We are here to support you during your child’s medical journey and have a variety of support services for your entire family. 
• Cutting-edge research leading to superior care. Our specialists are not only experts in providing care; they are also conducting innovative, data-driven research to better understand nervous system functioning and advance care. This integration between care and research means that our discoveries can immediately benefit our patients through precision medicine treatment tailored to each patient’s unique neurological or neurosurgical condition. Our team’s research findings are leading to improvements in how care is delivered and the development of new therapies for brain tumor patients (through our D3b program), epilepsy patients (through our ENGIN program), neuroinflammatory disease, and more. Our center is a leader in clinical trials for new therapies, including genetic and cell-based treatments