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Catherine Wassef, MD

Neurosurgery

Primary Office

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware 1600 Rockland Road Wilmington, DE 19803 Appointment: (800) 416-4441

Other Offices

Get to Know Me

Dr. Catherine Wassef is a pediatric neurosurgeon specializing in epilepsy and minimally invasive approaches to brain surgery. She is passionate about caring for children and their families, combining advanced surgical expertise with compassionate, family-centered care.

Why I Treat Children

I value partnering with families to guide them through complex diagnoses and treatments, and I am inspired daily by the resilience and strength of my young patients. Caring for children allows me to make a lifelong impact during the most critical time of development.

What I'm Passionate About

I am passionate about advancing epilepsy surgery and minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques that not only improve outcomes but also prioritize patient comfort and recovery. My work focuses on enhancing quality of life, improving the overall patient and family experience, and expanding access to excellent neurosurgical care for all children.

How I Try to Make A Difference

I strive to make a difference by combining my neurosurgical expertise with a curiosity for how to improve upon our quality and delivery of care. My goal is to guide children and their families through complex care with compassion, expand access to high-quality treatment for all patients, and ensure every child has the best chance at a healthy, fulfilling life.

Awards & Recognition

  • 2024Fellow, American Epilepsy Society
  • 2010U.S. Department of Agriculture鈥檚 (USDA) Hatch Grant Recipient

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna PPO/POS/EPO
  • Delaware Medicaid/Diamond State
  • First Health/Affordable PPO
  • Geisinger Health Plan Commercial
  • Global Medical Managment DE/PA
  • Insurance Administrators of America
  • INTEGRA Administrative Group (ClaimsBridge)
  • Interlink Transplant
  • Lifetrac Transplant
  • Maryland Medicaid
  • National Transplant (Humana)
  • Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO DE/PA
  • Preferred Healthcare PPO
  • Six Degrees Health Transplant
  • Six Degrees Health-Tribado
  • Star Healthcare Network
  • Three Rivers Provider Network

  • Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
  • Chiari Malformation
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Spina Bifida
  • Syringomyelia

Research Activities

  • Epilepsy
  • Quality of life
  • Surgical outcomes聽

Medical Interests

  • Epilepsy
  • Brain tumor
  • Hydrocephalus
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  • English