Susan Durham

Susan Durham, MD, is a Clinical Professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of Southern California and serves as Chief of the Division of Neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). Her clinical and research work focuses on pediatric neurosurgical conditions, including Chiari malformation, syringomyelia, craniosynostosis, and hydrocephalus.

• Academic Rank: Clinical Professor
• Institution: University of Southern California (Keck School of Medicine)
• Hospital Affiliation: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Dr. Durham’s research spans surgical outcomes, complication analysis, and health disparities in pediatric neurosurgery. She actively investigates:

• Chiari malformation and syringomyelia management
• Craniosynostosis treatment disparities
• Spinal anomalies and tumor resection
• Health equity in pediatric neurosurgical care

Her recent publications highlight multicenter collaborations (e.g., Park-Reeves Syringomyelia Research Consortium) and emphasize evidence-based approaches to complex pediatric neurosurgical challenges. She frequently contributes to journals such as Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics and Neurosurgery.

Email: sdurham@usc.edu