Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and Mischer Neuroscience Institute at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center announced today the addition of renowned pediatric neurosurgeon David I. Sandberg, MD, FACS, FAAP, to the medical staff, concurrent with his appointment as chief of pediatric neurosurgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School.
Specialized in pediatric brain tumors, Sandberg has developed novel neurosurgery treatment approaches for children and will continue to be instrumental in making advances in research and treatment. Sandberg brings expertise in minimally invasive endoscopic approaches to pediatric brain tumors, hydrocephalus, and arachnoid cysts as well as surgical management of arteriovenous malformations of the brain (AVMs), congenital spinal anomalies, spasticity and craniofacial anomalies.
"We are so pleased to have Dr. Sandberg join our Children's neuroscience team and bring his outstanding medical experience and passion of caring for children," said Kevin P. Lally, MD, surgeon-in-chief of Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and chair of pediatric surgery at UTHealth. "He will play an important role in expanding our pediatric oncology and neurosurgery services to provide the best care to our littlest patients in the Houston community."
Sandberg comes to Memorial Hermann and UTHealth from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine where he served as an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurological Surgery and Pediatrics. A graduate of Harvard University, he received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and neurosurgery training from Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York Presbyterian Hospital. Sandberg completed his pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at Children's Hospital Los Angeles before joining the faculty at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Sandberg is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He has received numerous professional awards for his contributions to research, teaching and medical practice and serves as an active member in numerous professional organizations including the Children's Oncology Group and the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons among others. He is actively involved in international volunteer work and has made multiple trips to Honduras, Guatemala, Uganda, Peru and Haiti to perform neurosurgery on patients in underserved countries.