Allyson Alexander, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery-Peds

Assistant Professor
Clinic 720-777-1234
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Gender: Female
Languages: English
Department, Section/Division: Neurosurgery-Peds

Practice Locations

Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
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Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs
4090 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-305-1234
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Hospital Affiliation
  • Children's Hospital Colorado
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Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Neurological Surgery
Conditions & Treatments
  • Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
Clinical Interest for Patients
surgical treatment of epilepsy; craniosynostosis; hydrocephalus and shunts; Chiari malformations; tethered cords; general pediatric neurosurgery

Care Philosophy
Providing compassionate surgical care to children with neurosurgical conditions before, during, and after surgery.

Personal Interests
I spend my free time with my husband and two daughters exploring the city, finding the best playgrounds, cooking and baking, and traveling.

Public Speaking
Yes
Epilepsy research; traumatic brain injury; childhood brain tumors

Education & Training

Medical Schools:
  • MD, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (2008)

Graduate Schools:
  • PhD, University of California, Irvine (2006)
  • MS, Stanford University (1999)

Undergraduate Schools:
  • BA/BS, Stanford University (CA) (1999)

Internships:
  • Stanford University Program (2009)

Residency Program:
  • Stanford University Program, Chief Resident, Neurosurgery (2015)

Fellowships:
  • Phoenix Children's Hospital Program, Neurosurgery (2017)

Teaching

  • Attending Physician (2017)
    School of Medicine, Neurosurgery
    Pediatric Neurosurgery: epilepsy, craniosynostosis, traumatic brain injury

Research & Grants

Research interests for Patients:
I study basic mechanisms of how epilepsy develops using human and mouse models.

Information for Referring Providers

Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
epilepsy; craniosynostosis/complex craniofacial abnormalities; Chiari malformations; hydrocephalus; myelomeningocele/spina bifida/tethered cord; general pediatric neurosurgery

Research Interest for Referring Providers
In my laboratory, we use electrophysiological, optogenetic, and immunohistochemical techniques in order to study mechanisms of epileptogenesis using human tissue obtained during surgery and mouse models of epilepsy. I am particularly interested in studying focal cortical dysplasia. I am also interested in studying how neural stimulation, such as vagus nerve stimulation, works to stop seizures.
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