Allyson Alexander, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery-Peds
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Medical School:
Department: Neurosurgery-Peds
Medical School:
- MD, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (2008)
- MS, Stanford University (1999)
- PhD, University of California, Irvine (2006)
- BA/BS, Stanford University (CA) (1999)
- Stanford University Program (2009)
- Stanford University Program, Chief Resident, Neurosurgery (2015)
- Phoenix Children's Hospital Program, Neurosurgery (2017)
Department: Neurosurgery-Peds
Professional Titles
- Assistant Professor
Research Interests
I study basic mechanisms of how epilepsy develops using human and mouse models.
Teaching
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Attending Physician
(2017)
School of Medicine, Neurosurgery
Pediatric Neurosurgery: epilepsy, craniosynostosis, traumatic brain injury
Publications
- Cea-Del Rio CA, Nunez-Parra A, Freedman SM, Kushner JK, Alexander AL, Restrepo D, Huntsman MM. Disrupted inhibitory plasticity and homeostasis in Fragile X syndrome. Neurobiol Dis. 2020 Aug;142:104959. PubMed PMID: 32512151
- Karsonovich T, Alexander A, Graber S, O'Neill BR. Placement of leads for stereotactic electroencephalography without the use of anchor bolts: technical note. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 2020 Dec 18:1-6. doi: 10.3171/2020.7.PEDS20403. Online ahead of print. PMID: 33338995
- Maureen Andrews, Greg Allen, Allyson Alexander, Brooke French, Corbett Wilkinson, Aaron Mason. Evolution of a Virtual Multidisciplinary Cleft and Craniofacial Team Clinic During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Children's Hospital Colorado Experience. Cleft Palate Craniofac J . 2020 Dec 28;1055665620961904. doi: 10.1177/1055665620961904. Online ahead of print. PMID: 33356504
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs
4090 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-305-1234
Hospital Affiliation
13123 East 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-777-1234
Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs
4090 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-305-1234
Hospital Affiliation
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Specialty Information
Specialties
- Neurological Surgery
- Surgery - Neurosurgery
- Surgery
Clinical Interests
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.
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
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
General Information
Medical Schools:
- MD, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (2008)
Graduate Schools:
- MS, Stanford University (1999)
- PhD, University of California, Irvine (2006)
Undergraduate Schools:
- BA/BS, Stanford University (CA) (1999)
Internships:
- Stanford University Program (2009)
Residency Programs:
- Stanford University Program, Chief Resident, Neurosurgery (2015)
Fellowships:
- Phoenix Children's Hospital Program, Neurosurgery (2017)
Languages: English
Department: Neurosurgery-Peds