Charles B. Stevenson, MD

Dr. Charles B. Stevenson, MD, was first drawn to neurosurgery as a medical student during an elective rotation. It quickly became clear to him that taking care of people with neurological disorders was incredibly challenging and immensely rewarding. Stevenson was hooked after the first day of the rotation. During his neurosurgery residency, he was fortunate to find a mentor in Dr. Noel Tulipan, a pediatric neurosurgeon who was a pioneer in repairing spina bifida defects in fetuses to improve their outcomes following birth. He became a guiding presence in Stevenson's life and inspired him to dedicate his career to care for children.

Stevenson is board certified in both adult neurosurgery, from the American Board of Neurological Surgery, and in pediatric neurosurgery, from the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery. As a pediatric neurosurgeon, he specializes in the following conditions and procedures:

• Brain tumors
• Spinal Tumors
• Chiari malformations
• Craniosynostosis
• Endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery
• Hydrocephalus
• Spasticity surgery, including selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) and the implantation of baclofen pumps
• Spina bifida, including fetal surgery for myelomeningocele
• Spinal dysraphic defects and all forms of tethered cord syndrome

Stevenson's philosophy of care is simple — the patient always comes first. He is always happy to take as much time as needed to fully explain a diagnosis and answer all of a family's questions. He tries to base all of his recommendations and treatment plans on the straightforward principle. That is what he would want to be done for his own child.

When not working, he spends as much time as possible with his family. He is a big fan of classic and alternative rock as well as the blues, and enjoys attending concerts and reading about rock history.