Meet the UNC Pediatric Neurosurgery Team
Our highly collaborative pediatric neurosurgery team works closely with many other pediatric experts representing a variety of disciplines including pediatric medicine, plastic surgery, neuro-oncology, otolaryngology, neurology, epilepsy, neuroradiology, and more.
Our Pediatric Neurosurgeons & Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Scott Elton, MD, FAANS, FAAP
Division Director, Pediatric Neurosurgery
Dr. Elton is available to see patients for new and return appointments at four locations across the state. Dr. Elton received a BA degree from Brandeis University and an MS degree from Georgetown University before earning his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Elton completed an internship in general surgery, a residency in neurosurgery at Ohio State University Medical Center and a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital of Alabama. Board certified in both neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery, Dr. Elton is currently the Children’s Hospital Surgeon-in-Chief, Division Chief and Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UNC Chapel Hill, and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery. Learn more >>
Kimberly M. Hamilton, MD
Dr. Kimberly Hamilton is a board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon and Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at UNC Health. Her research interests include program building and mentorship, and pediatric oncology research.
Dr. Hamilton completed her residency training at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, WI. She then completed a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Hamilton is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn more >>
Kristi Hildebrand, MSN, CPNP-AC
Ms. Hildebrand is a certified acute care pediatric nurse practitioner. She earned a BS degree in nursing from UNC Chapel Hill before receiving her master’s degree in acute care pediatric nursing from Duke University. She is certified in pediatric advanced life support and is currently a pediatric acute care nurse practitioner and Clinical Instructor of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UNC Chapel Hill. Learn more >>