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Arthur J. DiPatri Jr., M.D.

Director, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Comer Children's Hospital
Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Chicagoland Children's Health Alliance
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About Dr. Jr.

Dr. DiPatri is one of the most experienced pediatric neurosurgeons in the Midwest. He spent 22 years at Lurie Children's Hospital (formerly Children's Memorial) before joining UChicago, where he now oversees pediatric brain surgery across a multi-hospital alliance that includes Comer Children's, Advocate Children's, and Pediatrics at Endeavor Health. He is one of relatively few neurosurgeons in the country who holds dual board certification from both the American Board of Neurological Surgery and the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery. He completed additional fellowship training at Boston Children's Hospital — the birthplace of American pediatric neurosurgery. He is also affiliated with Shriners Children's Chicago.

Education & Training

  • M.D., Rutgers University (New Jersey Medical School)
  • Residency, Neurosurgery, University of Maryland
  • Fellowship, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Memorial Hospital
  • Additional training, Boston Children's Hospital

Certifications & Roles

  • Dual Board Certified (ABNS + ABPNS)
  • Chief, Pediatric Neurosurgery for CCHA
  • 27+ years of pediatric neurosurgery experience
  • Affiliated with Shriners Children's Chicago

Selected Publications

Yan Y, Bacos JT, DiPatri AJ Jr, Gosain AK. Spring-assisted distraction osteogenesis for treatment of shunt-induced craniosynostosis. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial J. 2020. PMID: 32783477

Areas of Expertise

Pediatric Brain Tumors Craniosynostosis Hydrocephalus Spina Bifida Pediatric Epilepsy Chiari Malformation

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