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Department of Neurosurgery

Pediatrics Division

The Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the University of Utah has three core missions: 1) commitment to delivering the highest possible quality of clinical care to patients with neurosurgical disease in a setting of compassion and understanding; 2) commitment to educating and preparing pediatric neurosurgical trainees of all types for the challenges of tomorrow; and 3) commitment to conducting research that brings further understanding to the field of pediatric neurosurgery.

The division offers a full range of services for children with neurological-related disorders, including tumors, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, movement disorders, and other conditions. Our clinicians are experts in treating a wide variety of brain, spinal cord, and nervous systems conditions in children and adolescents, including a full spectrum of care, from initial diagnosis through treatment and recovery.

Our team consists of five ABPNS-certified or -eligible surgeons, one pediatric neurosurgical fellow, two residents, two advanced NPs and one RN. We serve a large portion of the Intermountain West, providing world-class neurosurgical care to our patients while striving to achieve the above goals on a daily basis. Our Neurology and Neurosurgery program is highly ranked by the U.S. News and World Report.

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Department of Neurosurgery
Pediatrics Division

Primary Children's Hospital

100 N. Mario Capecchi Dr., Ste. 3850
Salt Lake City, UT 84113


Phone: 801-662-5340

Fax: 801-662-5370

After Hours: 801-662-1000

William T. Couldwell, MD, PhD, FACS

Chair, Department of Neurosurgery

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