Leila Khorasani, MD

Instructor of Surgery

Leila Khorasani, MD, has expertise in pediatric neurosurgery. She has specific interests in the treatment of pediatric brain tumors as well as complex spinal disorders in children.

Dr. Khorasani's research has, in the past, focused on the management of complex hydrocephalus. She will be developing a research program to investigate the biology of pediatric brain tumors.

Practice Locations

The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Elmhurst Center For Health
1200 S. York Road, Suite 4150
Elmhurst, IL 60126

Year Started Practice

2010

Medical School

University of Chicago

Internship and Residency

University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle

Memberships

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Languages Spoken

English
Farsi

Office Phone

(773) 702-2123

Office Fax

(773) 702-3518

Office Postal Address

Leila Khorasani, MD
The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 3026
Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Interests

• Pediatric neurosurgery
• Pediatric brain tumors
• Complex spinal disorders in children
• Craniofacial anomalies, including craniosynostosis
• Concussions

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Read More About Dr. Khorasani

Dr. Khorasani is part of a multispecialty team that provides care for both adults and children with congenital anomalies of the nervous system, including Syringomyelia, Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation, Spina Bifida, and more.

Selected Publications

View a partial list of Dr. Khorasani's publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database.