Craniosynostosis Care Team

Dr. Maher is the division chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery. He is a professor of Neurosurgery at the Stanford University Medical Center.

Areas of expertise:brain tumors, chiari malformation, craniosynostosis, hydrocephalus, spasticity, congenital malformations of the brain and spine, spina bifida, spine tumors, tethered cord syndrome

Dr. Lorenz is the service chief of Plastic Surgery at the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. He is professor of Surgery (plastic and reconstructive surgery) at Stanford University's School of Medicine.

Dr. Khosla is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Khosla is the Assistant Professor of surgery at the Stanford University Medical Center.

Dr. Mahaney is a pediatric neurosurgeon who is interested in advancing neuro-endoscopic techniques in pediatric neurosurgical practice.

Dr. Phillips is a pediatric neurosurgeon. He is an assistant professor of Neurosurgery at the Stanford University Medical Center. 

Areas of expertise:Pediatric epilepsy surgery, robotic-assisted stereotactic neurosurgery, neuromodulation, laser ablation, traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, Chiari malformation, craniosynostosis, hydrocephalus, spasticity, spina bifida, spine trauma, spinal dysraphism, tethered cord syndrome, vascular anomalies

Dr. Prolo is an assistant professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. Her research and clinical focus are on pediatric brain tumors and on improving outcomes and quality in pediatric neurosurgery. She is board certified in Pediatric Neurosurgery.

Elena Hopkins is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She is the recipient of many awards including the New York Times Nurse of the Year.