Health & Wellness | Pediatric Neurology
Matters of the brain
Referred to a neurosurgeon? Don’t worry—it may not be as bad as you think By Anu Varma Panchal
48 TampaBayParenting.com | OCTOBER 2017
He’s a nice guy, a highly credentialed and respected professional in his field of neurosurgery who breaks down complex medical terms without condescension, and a kid at heart. Despite all that, Dr. Abilash Haridas isn’t someone most parents are thrilled to meet: Being referred to a pediatric neurosurgeon is a sure bet that your child is probably suffering from more than the flu. The good news is that if your child is dealing with a serious neurological
condition, they are in the safest possible hands with Haridas, the newest pediatric neurosurgeon at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. “My philosophy is to treat every child like my own child,” says Haridas, “and that’s never led me down the wrong path.” As well as credentials and experience with some of the most cutting-edge techniques in the field, Haridas is a believer in collaboration, not just with some of the best minds in the field nationally and globally, but with the families of his patients who are invited to become important partners in the care of their child.