Dr. Catherine E. Wassef

Dr. Catherine Wassef is a pediatric neurosurgeon specializing in epilepsy and minimally invasive approaches to brain surgery. She is passionate about caring for children and their families, combining advanced surgical expertise with compassionate, family-centered care. I value partnering with families to guide them through complex diagnoses and treatments, and I am inspired daily by the resilience and strength of my young patients. Caring for children allows me to make a lifelong impact during the most critical time of development. I am passionate about advancing epilepsy surgery and minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques that not only improve outcomes but also prioritize patient comfort and recovery. My work focuses on enhancing quality of life, improving the overall patient and family experience, and expanding access to excellent neurosurgical care for all children. I strive to make a difference by combining my neurosurgical expertise with a curiosity for how to improve upon our quality and delivery of care. My goal is to guide children and their families through complex care with compassion, expand access to high-quality treatment for all patients, and ensure every child has the best chance at a healthy, fulfilling life.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Tumor, Ependymoma, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Thrombectomy, and Laminectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Wassef is currently accepting new patients.