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title: "Pediatric neurology and neurosurgery services at Sutter Health"
description: "Sutter's pediatric neurology and neurosurgery services offer personalized diagnostics, treatments and compassionate care for children with neurological disorders."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-neurology-and-neurosurgery"
---

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# Pediatric neurology and neurosurgery  

Our pediatric neurology and neurosurgery teams provide family-centered care for kids. We use the latest minimally invasive treatments for developmental disorders and chronic conditions like autism and epilepsy.

[Find a pediatric neurologist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22acceptingNewPatients%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5Btrue%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Pediatric+Neurology%22%2C%22Pediatric+Neurosurgery%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+Provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals)

[Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals)

## Why choose Sutter?

Helping your child manage a neurologic condition can be challenging and stressful. At Sutter, we care for your whole child — not just their condition. Our specialists provide personal and reassuring attention to each child and family.

Our care teams include highly trained pediatric neurologists, neuropsychologists and neurosurgeons who collaborate with specialists from various fields to ensure well-rounded care at all stages of your child's life. We take care of children with conditions ranging from autism and epilepsy to cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy.

We perform complex surgeries and provide minimally invasive treatment alternatives whenever possible when children need neurosurgical procedures. Many neuroscience specialists also participate in clinical trials and conduct research studies to advance understanding and care for complex neurological conditions affecting infants, children and teens.

## By the numbers

### 150+

Neurologists

provide comprehensive neurology care that guides people from prevention to recovery.

### 40+

Neurology Studies

are bringing you care advancements for a full range of complex neurological disorders.

### 22

Sutter locations

offer children’s surgical services and care.

### 10

Sutter hospitals

honored as America's best for 2024 by Healthgrades.

## Need a referral?

Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788).

[Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals)

## Conditions

-   [Autism spectrum disorder](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/autism)
-   Cerebral Palsy
-   Craniofacial Anomalies
-   Developmental Delay
-   Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
-   [Epilepsy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/comprehensive-epilepsy-care)
-   Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
-   Glioma
-   [Headache](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/headache-migraine-care)
-   Hydrocephalus
-   Learning Disability
-   [Migraine](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/headache-migraine-care)
-   [Movement Disorders](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/parkinsons-tremor-and-movement-disorder-care)
-   [Neuromuscular Disorders](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/neuromuscular-and-peripheral-nerve-disorders)
-   Post-Traumatic Brain Injury Syndrome
-   Spinal cord injury
-   Spinal Cord Tumor
-   Split spinal cord malformation

## Diagnostics

-   Continuous EEG Monitoring

## Treatments

-   Baclofen Pump Therapy
-   Neuropsychology
-   Spinal Radiosurgery

## Specialty programs 

**Level 3 Pediatric Epilepsy Center**

Neurodiagnostic specialists at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento evaluate neurological, visual, auditory and peripheral nerve conditions using specialized outpatient and inpatient studies. Our comprehensive epilepsy program has received prestigious recognition for providing high-quality, specialized epilepsy care.

Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, is designated as a Level 3 Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers for pediatric epilepsy care.

Our neurodiagnostic laboratory received a five-year accreditation by the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic Technologists, making it one of only nine accredited labs in the country.

![doctor-examining-an-adorable-little-girl](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/doctor-examining-an-adorable-little-girl.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121)

## Neurological disorders research

Neurological disorders affect the nervous system due to brain, spinal cord or nerve issues. There are many known neurological disorders, but rest assured, extensive ongoing research seeks to uncover more effective treatments.

[View research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_researchTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Neurological+Disorders%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=clinical_trial)

## Classes & events

[View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Brain+health+and+memory%5C%22+%5C%22Stroke%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events)

-   Support Group
    
    ### [ABSMC Stroke Support Group 2026](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a442cc00c42aaa93a3cd1c5/)
    
    Wednesday, November 11, 2026
    
    Our Stroke Support Group provides education for people who have had a stroke and their care partners. Scroll down on this page to register for available dates.
    
-   Support Group
    
    ### [Dementia Caregivers Support Group - Santa Barbara](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/69277bd2a98c7b70b11045d5/)
    
    Tuesday, November 17, 2026
    
    Build a support system with people who understand.
    
-   Class
    
    ### [Managing Menopause (Virtual)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a750bbbaa8d303b3e6cec4f/)
    
    Tuesday, December 1, 2026
    
    Join Lorena Hillman, M.D., to learn about menopause and perimenopause and the holistic strategies that can help with symptoms that arise, including insomnia, hot flashes, and fatigue.
    

[View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Brain+health+and+memory%5C%22+%5C%22Stroke%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events)

## Your child's neurologic care

Get care at Sutter, where teams diagnose and treat conditions like epilepsy and other neurologic disorders in children.

[Find a pediatric neurologist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22acceptingNewPatients%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5Btrue%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Pediatric+Neurology%22%2C%22Pediatric+Neurosurgery%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+Provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals)

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