Elsa Arocho-Quinones

Elsa Arocho-Quinones, MD, is an accomplished neurosurgeon specializing in pediatric neurosurgery. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery in the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Children's Wisconsin.13

Education and Training

Dr. Arocho-Quinones has an impressive educational background:

• BS in Chemistry from the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras (graduated Magna Cum Laude)
• Master's level studies in Biological Chemistry at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
• MD from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
• Neurosurgery Internship and Residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital1

Professional Experience

Prior to her current position, Dr. Arocho-Quinones was a faculty member at the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin.1 She is now based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she practices at Children's Wisconsin.2

Achievements and Recognitions

Dr. Arocho-Quinones has received several accolades throughout her career, including:

• Outstanding Medical School Teacher award at the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Membership in prestigious professional organizations such as the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons1

Research and Publications

As an active researcher, Dr. Arocho-Quinones has contributed to various publications in the field of neurosurgery. Her work includes studies on:

• Large-scale brain networks and intra-axial tumor surgery
• Vacuum-assisted elevation of pediatric ping-pong skull fractures
• Improvement of hypothalamic hamartoma-related psychiatric disorders after stereotactic laser ablation1

Dr. Arocho-Quinones continues to make significant contributions to the field of pediatric neurosurgery through her clinical work, research, and teaching activities at Children's Wisconsin.