Kate T. Carroll, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery

  • Comprehensive Pediatric Brain & Spine Specialist
  • Endoscopic Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Advanced Fellowship Training at Weill Cornell & Columbia
Kate T. Carroll, MD, fellowship-trained pediatric neurosurgeon at Atlantic Brain and Spine

Pediatric Brain & Spine Expertise

Provides comprehensive neurosurgical care for children with disorders affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system.

Congenital & Developmental Conditions

Special interest in hydrocephalus, spina bifida, tethered cord syndrome, Chiari malformation, and other congenital neurological disorders.

Collaborative, Family-Centered Care

Works closely with pediatricians and specialists to develop personalized treatment plans for children with complex neurological conditions.

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
Honors & Distinctions
  • Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS) Neurosurgeon-Scientist Training Program — Selected as a member of the inaugural national cohort; awarded a competitive research grant to investigate depression after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.
  • Accredited Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship — Selected for the highly competitive NewYork-Presbyterian (Weill Cornell Medicine & Columbia University) Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship.

Locations
  • Edison
    100 Dey Place
    Suite 104
    Edison, NJ 08817

  • Morristown
    60 Columbia Rd
    Building A
    Morristown, NJ 07960

  • New Brunswick
    Saint Peter’s University Hospital
    254 Easton Ave, 4th Floor
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901