I am a pediatric neurosurgeon at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital specializing in the treatment of spina bifida, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, Chiari malformation, brain tumors and craniosynostosis among children and adolescents. My particular interest lies in prenatal repair of myelomeningocele, a common and severe form of spina bifida.

The loss of a dear childhood friend to cancer ignited my passion for medicine, propelling me toward pursuing a career as a physician. During my time in medical school, I became captivated by neurosurgery and neonatology, eventually forging a career that blends both specialties.

Collaborating with families is invaluable to me, and I handle every patient's care as I would for a member of my own family. It is vital to empower families with comprehensive knowledge so they grasp the diagnosis thoroughly and feel confident in their treatment choices. Above all, I look forward to dedicating my professional life to providing care of the highest quality to my patients and their families.

It is a joy and an honor to provide the world-class care that Joe DiMaggio and Memorial have become known for.

Research
I have been involved in clinical research throughout my training and plan to continue my research endeavors at Memorial. My focus is on improving treatment options and outcomes for neurosurgical patients.

Hospital Affiliations

• Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
• Memorial Hospital Miramar
• Memorial Hospital Pembroke
• Memorial Hospital West
• Memorial Regional Hospital

Gender

• Female

Languages

• English

Education

New York Medical College, 2015

Residency

University Of Illinois College Of Medicine, 2022, Neurosurgery

Fellowships

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 2023, Pediatric Neurosurgery

Certifications

Publications

Please view Dr. Amanda Kwasnicki publications on PubMed.

Professional Organizations

• American Medical Association
• American Association of Neurological Surgeons
• Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• North American Neuromodulation Society

Presentations

• Fetoscopic, Three-Miniport Technique for Prenatal Myelomeningocele Repair AANS/CNS Pediatric Section; 2022.
• Cranial Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). UI Health Neurosurgery APRN Education; 2021.
• Cranial Computed Tomography (CT). UI Health Neurosurgery APRN Education; 2021.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Spine. UI Health Neurosurgery APRN Education; 2020.
• Spine Computed Tomography (CT). UI Health Neurosurgery APRN Education; 2020.
• Intracranial Hemorrhage. UI Health Neurosurgery APRN Education; 2020.
• Stroke Prevention Guidelines. UI Health Neurosurgery APRN Education; 2020.
• Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and the Treatment of Vasospasm. UI Health Neurosurgery APRN Education; 2020.
• Evaluation and Management of Elevated Intracranial Pressure (ICP) and Treatment with External Ventricular Drainage. UI Health Neurosurgery APRN Education; 2020.
• Respiratory and Ventilator Management. UI Health Neurosurgery APRN Education; 2020.

Awards

• Resident of the Year Nominee, 2017