Expert Pediatric Neurosurgical Care From New Mexico’s First Pediatric Brain, Spine and Peripheral Nerve Center

Get advanced, expert care at New Mexico’s only pediatric neurosurgery center.

Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery

Why Choose UNM Pediatric Neurosurgery?

When surgery is needed, your child is in the hands of New Mexico’s only board‑certified pediatric neurosurgeons. Our team delivers specialized care for complex conditions including neuro‑oncology, head trauma, epilepsy, and spasticity, working closely with neurology and other pediatric specialties to ensure seamless, coordinated treatment. We deliver multidisciplinary, family‑centered care to help every child achieve the best possible outcome.

Explore our Multidisciplinary Services

Epilepsy Center

Come to the only facility of its kind in New Mexico for testing and treatment of seizures.

Comprehensive Spine Center

Take advantage of our multidisciplinary team to help manage a range of pediatric spine conditions

Neurooncology Center

Join our expert team of specialists dedicated to combatting brain, spinal & peripheral nerve tumors

Craniofacial Center

Get comprehensive care for headshape deformities

Vascular Malformations and Moya Moya

Come consult with our highly specialized neurosurgeons and interventionalists

Spasticity

Get individualized evaluation and treatment plans for pediatric spasticity

Hydrocephalus

Get immediate care for simple and complex hydrocephalus

Congenital Malformations

Schedule an appointment for evaluation and treatment of any brain malformations

Conditions We Treat

Epilepsy
Brain Tumors
Skull Base Tumors
Vascular Malformations
Moya Moya
Craniosynostosis
Complex Spine
Scoliosis

Spina Bifida
Spine tumors
Pediatric Hydrocephalus
Spasticity
Chiari Malformation
Encephalocele
Tethered Cord
Myelomeningocele

Meet Our Team

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James Botros, MD

Neurological Surgery

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