About us

Brain surgery
We are a neurosurgical practice focused on helping children with brain and spinal cord disorders. Our practice is headed by Renatta J. Osterdock, MD and we are committed to the treatment of babies, children, and adolescents with neurosurgical disorders. We perform surgeries and inpatient services at the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children which allows us to provide the highest level of care in an environment created just for kids.

We use state of the art surgical techniques and equipment including the latest minimally invasive, endoscopic, and stereotactic technology to treat craniosynostosis, spinal disorders, congenital disorders, Chiari malformation, functional disorders, spasticity, epliepsy, and hydrocephalus. Our focus is on integrating care for complex disorders with multiple specialties as needed. We utilize multi-disciplinary team centers to ensure thorough evaluation and treatment of children with craniosynostosis, spina bifida and spinal disorders, spasticity and Chiari malformations.

Occasionally, adults can benefit from certain techniques and treatments that are unique to our practice and we can arrange to evaluate adult patients when appropriate.

Our focus at Arete Neurosurgical is your child…not research or teaching….We strive to provide the best possible treatment and outcome as well as to make the experience as comfortable as possible. All evaluations and surgical procedures are performed only by our attending neurosurgeon. We do have research projects that are continuing to advance our understanding and treatment of children but our focus is on your child first.

Many of our patients travel from quite a distance and we are here to help make the journey easier.

 

Renatta J. Osterdock, MD, FAANSRenatta Osterdock

Board Certifications: American Board of Neurological Surgery and American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery

Fellowship: University of Tennessee, LeBonheur Children’s Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Residency: Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

Internship: Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

Medical School: Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

Dr. Renatta Osterdock came to Denver in February of 2008 from Loma Linda University where she served as the Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery and Medical Director of the Pediatric Neuroscience Center from 2001 to 2007. She has been internationally recognized for her role in leading the team that separated the Craniopagus Twins at Loma Linda.

Since she has been in Denver, Dr. Osterdock has worked closely with the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children to establish multi-disciplinary centers to care for children with complex disorders including Craniosynostosis, Spina Bifida and Spinal Disorders, Spasticity, and Chiari Malformations. She also works closely with the maternal-fetal program to help coordinate care for mothers and infants with congenital malformaitons and diagnoses.

Outside the office, she is the proud mother of  “Brooks” and “Katie”. Being a new mom has reinforced the importance of the care she provides to other children and the joys of watching kids thrive and grow. She also enjoys whitewater kayaking and downhill skiing or anything in the Colorado outdoors.me and kids

Dr. Osterdock has also been involved in volunteer medical mission work in Thailand, China, Vietnam, and Chile and has an active interest in improving neurosurgical care for children on an international level.

Dr. Osterdock has appeared on NBC Dateline and MSNBC reports as well as other Nationally televised programs  reflecting her profound work experiences and passion for serving the community through her expertise.

See Dr. Osterdock’s complete curriculum vitae  by clicking here.

 

kristie1Kristie Jennings, Office Manager/ Practice Manager

Kristie has been working at Arete Neurosurgical for the past 7 years and is the office manager and practice manager. She is available to schedule appointments, surgeries and all tests or studies that your child needs to have done. She is also very well versed in billing questions and insurance issues. Outside of the office she enjoys movies and reading books.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clinical Expertise in the treatment of

We offer the newest and most innovative surgical options for a variety of disorders including:

 

 

Adult Patients

Dr. Osterdock will evaluate some adults for treatment of  specific diagnoses that may benefit from specialized techniques. These techniques and diagnoses include: