Mari L.A. Groves

Dr. Mari L.A. Groves serves as Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Maryland, Baltimore and Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Her clinical expertise encompasses complex pediatric neurological conditions including brain/spinal cord tumors, Chiari malformations, myelomeningocele, spasticity, and epilepsy, with specialized focus on spinal deformity and oncology.

Dr. Groves' academic background includes:

• Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience Behavioral Biology from Emory University (2003)
• Doctor of Medicine from Vanderbilt University (2007)

Her surgical training comprised:

• Neurosurgery Residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital (2008-2013)
• Clinical/Research Fellowship in Spinal Oncology (2011)
• Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship (2014)
• Pediatric Spine Fellowship at Shriners Hospital for Children (2015)

Her research investigates surgical intervention impacts on growth and neurological function in pediatric spinal disease, with emphasis on spinal deformity, spinal oncology, and tumor management. Clinical work targets quality-of-life improvements through innovative approaches to complex diagnoses.

2015 publications reveal dual expertise in spinal oncology epidemiology and molecular diagnostics, covering sarcoma outcomes, glioblastoma prognosis, and cerebrospinal fluid tumor DNA detection for brain/spinal cord tumors.

No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

As Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UMMC Suite S-12-D, Dr. Groves leads clinical teams addressing complex cases, though specific grant funding or student mentorship details were not disclosed.