Nashville, Tenn. — TriStar Centennial Children’s Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare, has launched a new pediatric neurosurgery program, expanding access to specialized, patient-focused care for children across Middle Tennessee and beyond. The new program recently marked an important milestone with its first pediatric endoscopic strip craniectomy, performed on a three-month-old patient.
The launch of pediatric neurosurgery strengthens the hospital’s growing pediatric capabilities and gives families access to advanced neurosurgical care closer to home. The program is designed to support children with complex neurological conditions through specialized evaluation, treatment and surgical care.
“Children with complex needs deserve expert care close to home,” said Thomas Ozburn, chief executive officer of TriStar Centennial Medical Center. “This new pediatric neurosurgery program expands access to advanced treatment in Middle Tennessee and reflects our focus on delivering high-quality care for every child we serve.”
The program includes minimally invasive and traditional surgical approaches, giving families access to advanced treatment options tailored to each child’s needs. The pediatric neurosurgery program provides care for a range of conditions such as:
- Brain and spinal tumors: medulloblastoma, ependymoma and gliomas
- Vascular conditions: aneurysms, AVMs, Moyamoya and cavernous malformations
- Congenital and structural disorders: craniosynostosis, hydrocephalus, Chiari malformation and tethered cord syndrome
The new program is part of TriStar Centennial Children’s Hospital’s broader strategy to expand high-acuity pediatric services and improve access to specialized care across Tennessee.
For more information, visit the TriStar Centennial Children’s Hospital website.