Dr. Laura Marie Prolo, MD

When my 15 month old son was diagnosed with congenital hydrocephalus, I was told that a VP shunt was his only option. I spoke with two neurosurgeons and was a bit uncomfortable, so I reached out to a friend who is a pediatric neurosurgeon for her guidance. I said I would travel anywhere in the world and asked who the best surgeon was for this condition. She told me to see Dr. Prolo. I consulted with her, and it was completely difference from my other consultations. We had a thorough discussion and agreed upon a treatment plan together. Her understanding and calming personality were instrumental when making this incredibly challenging decision for my son. Ultimately, he underwent an endoscopic third ventriculostomy (which I was told was impossible given his anatomy, and that it would not work per the first two surgeons). The surgery went perfectly and my son’s recovery has been better than could have been expected. As an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon, I have… collaborated with many neurosurgeons and I can say that she is truly exceptional.