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Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Clinic

Our Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Clinic team provides specialty care for every aspect of care based on their individual needs.

With a focus on the expert care of pediatric patients with brain tumors, spinal tumors or neurofibromatosis (NF), our young patients have access to neuro-oncology specialists for every aspect of care based on their individual needs. At Arkansas Children’s, we have the only team of pediatric neuro-oncology specialists in the state, and we offer expert care for a range of brain and spinal issues and conditions. In a kid-friendly environment with all areas of care under one roof, our team is here to help your child through all phases of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.

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Meet the Team

By bringing together a team of specialists across a range of pediatric clinical expertise, brain tumor care at Arkansas Children’s is comprehensive, considering every aspect of clinical needs for brain tumor patients for children of any age. This multidisciplinary approach allows for the best decision - made with the experience of an entire team of experts.

Refer a Patient to the Brain Tumor Program

At Arkansas Children’s, we value the knowledge and experience of a child’s primary care physician and we are honored to partner with referring physicians for the most optimal care of your patients. We welcome the opportunity to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of brain tumors, spinal tumors or neurofibromatosis.

We are devoted entirely to the care of children and understand how their care decisions are impacted by their personal stages of growth and development. Our goal is to help each child, at any age, get better today and have a healthier tomorrow.

The Brain Tumor Program accepts patients through a physician referral. If you would like to learn more about our services for brain tumors, spinal tumors or neurofibromatosis, please contact Lora Parker BSN, RN, CPHON at parkerls@archildrens.org or 501-364-2934

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