Partnering with families to provide thoughtful, compassionate care for children with neurological conditions.
Dr. Kate Carroll is a pediatric neurosurgeon specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions affecting infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. She provides comprehensive care across the full spectrum of pediatric neurosurgery, including disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system.
Dr. Carroll has particular clinical interests in hydrocephalus, tethered cord syndrome, spina bifida, Chiari malformation, brain and spinal tumors, and congenital abnormalities of the nervous system. She is committed to partnering closely with families, pediatricians, and specialists to develop individualized treatment plans that prioritize both immediate needs and long-term outcomes.
Dr. Carroll joins Atlantic Brain and Spine after completing fellowship training in pediatric neurosurgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where she trained with nationally recognized leaders from Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University.
She is committed to providing compassionate, individualized care while partnering closely with families throughout every stage of treatment.
Clinical Expertise
Conditions Treated
Dr. Carroll treats the full spectrum of pediatric neurosurgical conditions, including:
- Hydrocephalus
- Tethered cord syndrome
- Spina bifida
- Chiari malformation
- Craniosynostosis
- Pediatric brain tumors
- Pediatric spinal tumors
- Congenital brain and spine disorders
- Traumatic brain and spine injuries
- Pediatric neurosurgical second opinions
Treatments
Dr. Carroll provides surgical and nonsurgical evaluation for pediatric neurosurgical conditions, including:
- Hydrocephalus management
- Shunt placement and revision
- Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV)
- Tethered cord release
- Spina bifida care
- Chiari decompression
- Craniosynostosis surgery
- Pediatric brain tumor surgery
- Pediatric spinal tumor surgery
- Evaluation of congenital brain and spine disorders
- Pediatric neurosurgical second opinions
Leadership
Dr. Carroll has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed scientific publications and remains active in pediatric neurosurgical research and education. She is committed to advancing the field through evidence-based care and ongoing scholarly collaboration.
Credentials
Education
- Undergraduate: Princeton University – AB, Neuroscience
- Masters: University of California San Diego – Master of Advanced Studies (MAS), Clinical Research
- Medical School: University of California San Diego School of Medicine – MD
- Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals – Neurological Surgery, Chief Resident
- Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (Weill Cornell Medicine & Columbia University) – Pediatric Neurosurgery

















