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Samer K. Elbabaa, MD, FAANS, FACS
CHIEF OF PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY AND DIRECTOR OF LEON PEDIATRIC NEUROSCIENCE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando Professor of Neurosurgery and University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine
Dr. Samer Elbabaa is a distinguished pediatric neurosurgeon renowned for his expertise and compassionate approach to patient care. With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Elbabaa has dedicated himself to advancing the field of pediatric and fetal neurosurgery and improving outcomes for pediatric patients with complex neurological conditions.
Dr. Elbabaa earned his medical degree at the University of Jordan. Dr. Elbabaa completed his residency in neurological surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and clinical fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at The Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Elbabaa’s passion for excellence extends beyond the operating room; he is actively involved in research and education, sharing his knowledge and expertise with the next generation of neurosurgeons. He currently serves on the executive boards of the International Federation of Neuroendoscopy (IFNE) and the International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons (ISPN).