
Spine Center
At UCSF, we know that the safest treatments and best results for young patients with complex spinal conditions require close collaboration between orthopedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons. We take this approach for every child receiving care at our Oakland-based Pediatric Spine Center, recognized as one of Northern California's leading providers of pediatric spinal care.
In addition to our renowned surgeons, the Spine Center team includes doctors with expertise in the workings of the nervous system and physical therapists specializing in spinal care. This range of specialists means we can evaluate and care for patients who've had spinal conditions since birth as well as patients who developed disorders or suffered spinal damage in childhood. We specialize in difficult-to-diagnose spinal conditions – such as complicated injuries and growth disorders – that require ongoing, multifaceted care.
Because spinal conditions can seriously impact a child's ability to be mobile and active, we're committed to long-term recovery. We work closely with the UCSF Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Program to help our patients grow stronger and expand their physical abilities.
Our locations (3)
Our team
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Peter P. Sun
MD
Pediatric neurosurgeon -
Christine Aguilar
MD
Pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist -
Sigurd H. Berven
MD
Orthopedic surgeon -
Ravinder Brar
MD, MPH
Pediatric orthopedic surgeon -
Shane Burch
MD
Orthopedic surgeon -
Mohammad Diab
MD
Orthopedic surgeon -
Robert Haining
MD
Pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist -
Coleen S. Sabatini
MD, MPH
Pediatric orthopedic surgeon -
Ishaan Swarup
MD
Pediatric orthopedic surgeon
Awards & recognition
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One of the nation's best in orthopedics
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Ranked among the nation's best in 10 specialties
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your child's condition
- List of medications, including dosages, plus any your child is allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
Related clinics (3)

Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic
Support services
Learning never stops
Our classroom and bedside classes help kids get credit and keep learning during treatment.
See our school program