MedStar Health: Center for Spinal CSF Leaks at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

The only center trained to find and treat spinal CSF leaks in Washington, D.C.

If you have a spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, you need prompt care from a team of experts with experience in diagnosing and treating this condition. At MedStar Health, we're one of few multidisciplinary teams in the country trained to find and repair these leaks. In addition, we're the only hospital in Washington, D.C., recognized by the Spinal CSF Leak Foundation's registry.

Here, your care involves collaboration across specialists in neurology, neuroradiology, and neurosurgery who have more than a decade of combined experience evaluating and fixing leaks using the least invasive techniques possible. If you develop a sudden headache that worsens when upright, talk to your doctor about a referral to our center. Our comprehensive team approach ensures that patients receive personalized, timely care using the latest diagnostic tools and treatment options that lead to the best outcomes.

Nationally ranked neurology care

The 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report ranked MedStar Georgetown's neurology and neurosurgery department among the top 10 percent in the United States, highlighting our exceptional care for patients with disorders and injuries affecting the brain and spine.