Fellowship-trained pediatric neurosurgical care built around your child’s diagnosis, development and future.
Children are not simply smaller adults. Their brains, spines and nervous systems are still developing, and a condition or treatment can affect growth, movement, learning and quality of life for years to come. At ABS Pediatric, every recommendation considers the diagnosis, the child’s stage of development and what matters most to the family.
Our pediatric specialists look beyond the immediate neurological problem, considering how each treatment decision may affect a child’s development, function and future.
Pediatric neurological conditions can affect children differently depending on their age and stage of development. Explore the conditions our team evaluates and treats in infants, children and adolescents.
Evaluation and surgical treatment of benign and malignant tumors affecting the developing brain.
Explore Pediatric Brain Tumors →Specialized care for abnormal cerebrospinal fluid buildup, including shunt-based and endoscopic treatment options.
Explore Hydrocephalus →Evaluation and treatment of skull-growth conditions caused when one or more cranial sutures close too early.
Explore Craniosynostosis →Careful evaluation of symptoms, imaging and cerebrospinal fluid flow to determine when treatment may be appropriate.
Explore Chiari Malformation →Diagnosis and surgical care when restricted movement of the spinal cord causes pain, weakness or neurological changes.
Explore Tethered Cord →Long-term neurosurgical care for children with congenital spinal cord and spinal-column development conditions.
Explore Spina Bifida →Surgical evaluation and advanced treatment options for children whose seizures are not adequately controlled with medication.
Explore Epilepsy Care →Evaluation and surgical treatment of tumors affecting the spinal cord, spinal nerves or surrounding structures.
Explore Spinal Tumors →Specialized care for lower-spine stress fractures in young athletes, including motion-preserving repair when appropriate.
Explore Pediatric Pars Fractures →Not every pediatric neurological condition requires surgery. When surgery is appropriate, the approach is selected around the child’s diagnosis, age, development and long-term needs. Our team uses established and advanced techniques to treat the problem while protecting healthy tissue and function whenever possible.
Careful surgical planning for tumors affecting the developing brain, with an emphasis on treating the tumor while protecting neurological function.
Explore Brain Tumor Surgery →Individualized surgical care to restore or redirect cerebrospinal fluid flow based on the child’s age, anatomy and type of hydrocephalus.
Explore Hydrocephalus Surgery →Placement, monitoring and revision of cerebrospinal fluid shunts for children who need ongoing management of hydrocephalus.
Explore Shunt Treatment →A minimally invasive, shunt-free option that creates a new pathway for cerebrospinal fluid in carefully selected children.
Explore ETV →Surgery to release restricted spinal cord movement and help prevent or address progressive pain, weakness and neurological changes.
Explore Tethered Cord Release →Surgical evaluation and advanced treatment options for carefully selected children whose seizures continue despite medication.
Explore Epilepsy Surgery →Specialized treatment for spinal tumors, scoliosis, pars fractures and other complex pediatric spine conditions, including motion-preserving approaches when appropriate.
The goal is to choose the safest, most effective approach for your child’s specific condition, stage of development and future.
After months of back pain threatened 16-year-old Nathan Young’s soccer career, he was diagnosed with an L5 pars fracture. Farah Musharbash, MD, performed a minimally invasive, robotic-assisted pars repair designed to stabilize the fracture while preserving motion. Three months after surgery, Nathan was cleared to return to soccer.
Pediatric brain and spine conditions require expertise shaped around growing bodies and developing nervous systems. Our specialists bring focused experience across pediatric neurosurgery and pediatric orthopedic spine surgery, giving families access to the expertise their child’s specific condition requires.
Dr. Carroll specializes in pediatric brain tumors, hydrocephalus and cerebrospinal fluid disorders, congenital brain and spine conditions, Chiari malformation, pediatric epilepsy surgery and spinal disorders. She works closely with families to explain the diagnosis, evaluate every appropriate option and develop a plan centered on the child’s long-term development.
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Dr. Musharbash specializes in pediatric and adolescent spine conditions, including scoliosis and pars fractures in young athletes. His expertise includes minimally invasive, robotic and motion-preserving approaches, including direct pars repair when appropriate.
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Dr. Ashayeri specializes in complex spine surgery, with particular expertise in scoliosis, spinal tumors and complex spinal reconstruction. Her approach considers alignment, neurologic function, growth and long-term mobility, incorporating advanced robotic techniques when appropriate.
View profile →Families receive care from a physician with focused expertise in the area affecting their child—from the brain and cerebrospinal fluid pathways to the spinal cord and developing spine.
When your child may need neurosurgical care, uncertainty can feel overwhelming. Our team takes the time to explain what we see, answer your questions and help you understand every appropriate option. From the first consultation through treatment and follow-up, your family will know what comes next and why.
We begin by learning about your child’s symptoms, development and medical history while carefully reviewing available imaging and test results.
Your specialist will explain what is happening in understandable terms—including whether treatment is needed now or the condition can be monitored safely.
When treatment is recommended, the approach considers your child’s age, growth, development and long-term quality of life—not only the immediate condition.
Our team remains involved after treatment, coordinating follow-up, monitoring recovery and helping your child return to school, activities and everyday life.
A second opinion can give your family clarity before making an important decision about your child’s care.
When your child receives a neurological diagnosis or surgery is recommended, it is reasonable to want another expert perspective. Our pediatric specialists can review your child’s imaging, diagnosis and proposed treatment, explain the available options and help determine the most appropriate next step. A second opinion does not commit your family to treatment—it gives you more information and greater confidence in whatever decision comes next.
Explore patient stories, treatment information and practical guidance for families navigating a pediatric brain or spine condition.
Learn more about the pediatric brain and spine conditions our specialists evaluate, along with answers to questions families frequently ask.
A pediatric neurosurgical evaluation may be appropriate when imaging reveals a condition affecting the brain, spine or nervous system; symptoms suggest a neurological problem; or another physician recommends a specialist consultation. An evaluation does not necessarily mean your child will need surgery.
No. The first priority is understanding the diagnosis and determining whether treatment is needed. Some conditions can be monitored, managed without surgery or followed over time as your child grows.
Bring relevant imaging, radiology reports, medical records, test results, medication information and a list of your questions. Our team can let you know what records are needed before the visit.
Children’s brains, spines and nervous systems are still developing. Evaluation and treatment must account for age, growth, development and the potential long-term effects of each option.
Yes. Our specialists can review your child’s diagnosis, imaging and proposed treatment and help you understand whether monitoring, surgery or another approach may be appropriate.
In some cases. The appropriate approach depends on the diagnosis, anatomy, age and treatment goals. When possible, our specialists consider techniques designed to minimize disruption and preserve healthy anatomy.
Recovery varies according to the condition and procedure. Before treatment, your care team will explain the expected hospital stay, activity restrictions, follow-up plan and anticipated return to school and other activities.
Atlantic Brain and Spine offers pediatric neurosurgical consultations in Morristown and Edison, New Jersey. Appointment availability may vary by physician and condition.
Whether you need answers, another opinion or specialized care for your child, our team can help you take the next step.
Start with a pediatric specialist who can evaluate your child’s symptoms, history and imaging.
Learn more about the condition and the treatment or monitoring options available.
Understand the procedure, preparation, recovery and what your family can expect.
Get another expert perspective on your child’s diagnosis or treatment recommendation.
Connect with our team and make sure we have the records needed for your child’s evaluation.
Every recommendation is shaped by your child’s diagnosis, development and long-term well-being—not a predetermined treatment pathway.
This page is for general education and does not replace medical advice. Treatment decisions should be made with a qualified spine surgeon based on your individual diagnosis and imaging.
Medically reviewed by Kate T. Carroll, MD, Neurosurgeon · Last reviewed: January 2, 2026
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