Dr. Laurie Ackerman is an experienced pediatric neurosurgeon with expertise in caring for patients with neurosurgical conditions. She specializes in traumatic brain injuries, concussions, hydrocephalus, congenital brain and spine anomalies such as spina bifida. She also does craniofacial surgery in partnership with plastic surgery to treat infants with craniosynostosis.
Ackerman began her career as a registered nurse specializing in neuroscience and emergency medicine. After completing her master’s degree in nursing, her interest in neurosurgery motivated her to expand her pattern of practice with a medical degree from University of Iowa College of Medicine. She then completed residency at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and obtained a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Indiana University School of Medicine / Riley Hospital for Children.
She is passionate about patient and family teaching. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, traveling, playing piano, and working in her yard.
