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Lissa C. Baird
Director of Neurosurgical Oncology at Boston Children's Hospital, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Lissa C. Baird is a prominent pediatric neurosurgeon and the Director of Neurosurgical Oncology in the Department of Neurosurgery at Boston Children's Hospital.12 She is also an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School.34
Professional Background
Dr. Baird specializes in treating children with neurological disorders of the brain and spine, with particular expertise in:
- Brain and spinal cord tumors
- Cerebrovascular malformations
- Skull base neurosurgery
She is skilled in using neuro-endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques to treat brain tumors, hydrocephalus, and cerebral cysts.1 Additionally, she cares for children with complex spine disorders.
Education and Training
Dr. Baird's educational background includes:
- Medical degree from Columbia University
- Residency and chief residency at UC San Diego Medical Center
- Fellowship in skull base and cerebrovascular neurosurgery at LSU Health Science Center
- Fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School12
Certifications and Affiliations
Dr. Baird is board-certified by:
She is actively involved in national scientific and leadership committees and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.1
Research and Contributions
Her scientific research has focused on neuro-oncology and clinical outcomes of children with brain tumors. Dr. Baird has authored several national clinical guidelines for the practice of pediatric neurosurgery.1
In her role at Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Baird collaborates with other specialists to expand the research and clinical capabilities of the joint neuro-oncology program.1
