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Doctor explaining a spine model to patientThe UNC Congenital Brain and Spine Malformations Program is dedicated to providing comprehensive, innovative and advanced care for patients born with neurologic diseases.

Congenital diseases include:

  • Myelomeningocele
  • Spina bifida
  • Scoliosis
  • Basilar invagination
  • Os odontoidium
  • Tethered cord
  • Arachnoid and other brain cysts

Drs. Deb Bhowmick, Scott Elton and Carolyn Quinsey co-founded the program in 2017 in order to pursue development of the most advanced techniques in surgical treatment of congenital disorders. For appointments and information, please call (919) 445-2410.


Please consider making a gift to help develop new and more effective treatments for children and adults who have spent their lives suffering with congenital diseases.

Contact:
Aron Johnson
Director of Development
The Medical Foundation of North Carolina, Inc.

Office: 919.843.9902
Cell: 910.409.2973

aron_johnson@med.unc.edu