Stephen Fletcher, D.O.
Associate Professor
Chief, Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery
Department of Neurosurgery

About Stephen Fletcher, D.O.

Dr. Stephen Fletcher received his doctorate of osteopathic medicine from North Texas State University Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Oklahoma Osteopathic Hospital and Hermann Hospital, and completed a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Dallas Children's Hospital. Dr. Fletcher is board certified in neurosurgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.

About Neurosurgeons for Children

The University of Texas Neurosurgeons for Children provides a comprehensive system of care for children with a variety of disorders of the nervous sytem. Based at Memorial-Hermann Children's Hospital, we have provided pediatric neurosurgical care since 1975.

In conjunction with the Texas Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, our epilepsy program is one of the largest in the country. Craniofacial abnormalities in children have been an interest at this center for twenty years. The non-surgical management of these problems has created a flow of patients to Houston from around the country and various parts of the world. Our ability to transport extremely critical patients over long distance with one of the first air ambulance programs developed in the United States has resulted in salvaging many patients that previously would have died. We have one of the largest pediatric neurosurgical trauma services in the country.

A consequence of having a large dedicated 24-hour critical neurosurgical service is the development of extensive experience not only in trauma, but other critical events such as pediatric vascular disease. Our long standing interest in the surgical management of brain tumors is accentuated by our Gamma Knife program.

We work closely with our associates at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center to provide a comprehensive management scheme for nervous system cancer in children. Congenital anomalies are addressed on a daily basis. Complex spine disorders are handled at a variety of institutions including our long-standing relationship with the Shrine Hospital for Crippled Children in Houston. We look forward to addressing any needs for your child. We have taken the lead to help develop the Memorial Hermann Pediatric Neuroscience Center. In conjunction with a variety of specialists in the neurosciences, we look forward to helping children with nervous system disorders.