Elsa Arocho-Quinones

Elsa Arocho-Quinones, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), affiliated with Children’s Wisconsin. She previously served as faculty at the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin. Her clinical expertise includes pediatric neurosurgery and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Clinic. Dr. Arocho-Quinones earned her MD from the University of Texas Medical Branch and completed her neurosurgery training at MCW, followed by a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital.

• Education:
  • BS in Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico (2002)
  • Master’s in Biological Chemistry, MIT (2005)
  • MD, University of Texas Medical Branch (2012)
  • Neurological Surgery Residency and Internship, MCW (2013–2019)
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship, Boston Children’s Hospital (2020)

Her research focuses on pediatric neurosurgical interventions, functional neuroimaging, and innovative therapies for brain tumors and pain management. She has contributed to studies on stereotactic laser ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and pediatric skull fracture management. Dr. Arocho-Quinones has authored or co-authored over 10 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing surgical techniques and neuroimaging applications in pediatric neurosurgery.

Scientific Awards:

• Outstanding Medical School Teacher at MCW

Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, her clinical and research roles suggest involvement in training residents and fellows. Her work with multi-institutional studies highlights collaborative grant-based research.

Labs & Teams: Collaborates with institutions like Boston Children’s Hospital and Dell Medical School, focusing on pediatric neurosurgery advancements and functional neuroimaging.