MSK pediatric neurosurgeon Caitlin Hoffman

Caitlin Hoffman, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pediatric brain tumors
  • Chiari malformation
  • Epilepsy

My Specialties

  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Laser surgery
  • Surgical endoscopy
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Dr. Hoffman's Office Information
Languages: English
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Get to Know Me

I am a pediatric neurosurgeon on the MSK Kids team who has cared for children at Memorial Sloan Kettering since medical school. I specialize in caring for patients with brain and spinal cord tumors, including tumors related to epilepsy. Whenever possible, I use minimally invasive surgical approaches, such as endoscopic procedures performed through very small incisions.

One of the newest innovations I am excited about is laser ablation. This form of laser surgery is for deep-seated tumors in the brain and those that come back after treatment. We can now offer laser surgery to reduce the need for repeat operations in young children. We also use it to treat hard-to-reach tumors. This treatment is less invasive than others and spares children from side effects.

For children with tumor-associated epilepsy, our team includes all the doctors a child needs to receive coordinated care. Experts from neurosurgery, neurology, neuroradiology, and neuropsychology pool knowledge from different perspectives to care for our patients.

As children and their families face incredibly complex challenges, it is an honor for me to stand side by side with them. I recognize the profound level of trust that families place in my hands and strive to offer confidence and reassurance as we take on these challenges together. That, to me, is just as important as any medical treatment I could provide.

One of the most fulfilling aspects of my work is watching my patients grow up. It is such a privilege to help usher them to their next phase of life. I value this responsibility tremendously.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a pediatric neurosurgeon, a doctor with special training in surgery on the central nervous system. This includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. I treat children and adolescents.

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pediatric brain tumors
  • Chiari malformation
  • Epilepsy
  • Medulloblastomas
  • Hydrocephalus

My Specialties

  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Laser surgery
  • Surgical endoscopy
  • Epilepsy surgery
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

Residencies

  • Neurosurgery - NewYork-Presbyterian

Fellowships

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery - Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto)
  • Healthcare Association of New York State-Cornell Academy for Healthcare Leadership Advancement - NewYork-Presbyterian

Awards and Honors

  • Weill Cornell Leadership Fellowship (2016–2017)
  • Antigua Epilepsy Week Grant (2016)
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons Pediatric Section Kenneth Shulman Award (2012)

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Contact and Location

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New York, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065
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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

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