Katrina A. Ducis
Associate Professor
Division of Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery Residency Program Director
111 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
United States
- MD, University of Toledo College of Medicine
- Fellowship, Indiana University - School of Medicine - Pediatric Neurological Surgery
- Residency, University of Vermont Medical Center - Neurological Surgery
BIO
I know that visiting a pediatric neurosurgeon can sound intimidating. My goal is to educate families and engage patients to help reduce the anxiety that can be associated with visiting a doctor. I do this through conversation, listening, laying out expectations and reviewing the child's imaging during the office or hospital visit. Questions are welcomed and encouraged, as they display family engagement and understanding. While taking care of the patient is my top priority, family participation and acceptance are also of profound importance.
I treat a variety of conditions, including cerebrovascular disorders, myelomeningocele (spina bifida), brain and spinal cord tumors, pediatric epilepsy, Chiari malformations, tethered spinal cord, hydrocephalus and spine trauma.
Special procedures I perform include endoscopic third ventriculostomy, endoscopic arachnoid cyst fenestration, microsurgery for brain and spine tumors, arteriovenous malformations and cavernous malformations, and epilepsy surgery.
My research interests include pediatric cerebrovascular disease and quality improvement.
Publications
Awards and Achievements
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor, Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, The Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2025-present)
- Assistant Professor, Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, The Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2021-2025)
Bio
I know that visiting a pediatric neurosurgeon can sound intimidating. My goal is to educate families and engage patients to help reduce the anxiety that can be associated with visiting a doctor. I do this through conversation, listening, laying out expectations and reviewing the child's imaging during the office or hospital visit. Questions are welcomed and encouraged, as they display family engagement and understanding. While taking care of the patient is my top priority, family participation and acceptance are also of profound importance.
I treat a variety of conditions, including cerebrovascular disorders, myelomeningocele (spina bifida), brain and spinal cord tumors, pediatric epilepsy, Chiari malformations, tethered spinal cord, hydrocephalus and spine trauma.
Special procedures I perform include endoscopic third ventriculostomy, endoscopic arachnoid cyst fenestration, microsurgery for brain and spine tumors, arteriovenous malformations and cavernous malformations, and epilepsy surgery.
My research interests include pediatric cerebrovascular disease and quality improvement.
Publications
Awards and Achievements
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor, Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, The Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2025-present)
- Assistant Professor, Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, The Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT (2021-2025)