Allyson Alexander, MD, PhD
Neurological Surgery
Locations
Practice Locations
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora
13123 East 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045720-777-1234
Children's Hospital Colorado
Colorado Springs
4090 Briargate Pkwy Colorado Springs, CO 80920719-305-1234
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
surgical treatment of epilepsy; craniosynostosis; hydrocephalus and shunts; Chiari malformations; tethered cords; general pediatric neurosurgery
Care Philosophy
Providing compassionate surgical care to children with neurosurgical conditions before, during, and after surgery.
Specialties
- Neurological Surgery
Conditions & Treatments
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Surgery
Neurosurgery
Interests & Activities
Personal Interests
I spend my free time with my husband and two daughters exploring the city, finding the best playgrounds, cooking and baking, and traveling.
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (2008)
Undergraduate Schools
BA/BS, Stanford University (CA) (1999)
Graduate Schools
MS, Stanford University (1999)
PhD, University of California, Irvine (2006)
Internships
Stanford University Program (2009)
Residency Program
Stanford University Program (2015)
Fellowships
Phoenix Children's Hospital Program (2017)
Research & Grants
Research Interests for Patients
I study basic mechanisms of how epilepsy develops using human and mouse models.
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-777-1234
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
epilepsy; craniosynostosis/complex craniofacial abnormalities; Chiari malformations; hydrocephalus; myelomeningocele/spina bifida/tethered cord; general pediatric neurosurgery
Research Interest for Referring Providers
In my laboratory, we use electrophysiological, optogenetic, and immunohistochemical techniques in order to study mechanisms of epileptogenesis using human tissue obtained during surgery and mouse models of epilepsy. I am particularly interested in studying focal cortical dysplasia. I am also interested in studying how neural stimulation, such as vagus nerve stimulation, works to stop seizures.