Armenia
In recent years, Armenia has made improvements in child healthcare, especially in reducing infant mortality rates and improving access to basic healthcare services. However, very few hospitals and surgeons are able to effectively treat complex cases of spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
With limited specialized care to address these conditions, Dr. Samvel Sargsyan at Sourb Astvatsmayr (“St. Mary’s”) Medical Centre in Yerevan asked NeuroKids to help bridge the gap in treating infants with the latest surgical approaches, including the Warf Method (ETV/CPC).
NeuroKids conducted its first in-country training in Armenia in September 2024. Our team will continue mentoring Dr. Sargsyan using remote presence technology until he is confident in treating the most complex cases in the country, establishing Sourb Astvatsmayr as the center of excellence in Armenia.
Number of children who have received hydrocephalus surgeries since NeuroKids intervention:
9 Children
Since September 2024
Demographic Statistics
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Dr. Samvel Sargsyan
PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGEON
Dr. Samvel Sargsyan is an accomplished pediatric neurosurgeon who has completed multiple fellowships, including a recent Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinical Fellowship at Shanghai Children’s Medical Center in China and at Sheffield Children’s Hospital in the UK.
Dr. Sargsyan holds an MD in General Medicine and a residency in Pediatric Neurosurgery from Heratsi Yerevan State Medical University.
He currently serves as the Chief of the Pediatric Neurosurgery Department at Sourb Astvatsamayr Medical Center in Yerevan, Armenia, having previously held roles such as Director of Development and Pediatric Neurosurgeon at the same institution. His medical experience includes participation in numerous international congresses, symposiums, and training courses, showcasing his dedication to ongoing professional development.
Dr. Sargsyan is actively involved in various nternational neurosurgical societies and serves as President of the Armenian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery.
He served as the Hosting Course Director for the ISPN (International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery) Educational Course in Yerevan, Armenia, in June 2024.
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