Dr. Adam Conley 
Practice
Board Certifications
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Education
Medical School: University of Texas Health Sciences Center
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Fellowship: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Bio
After medical school at the University of Texas, Dr. Conley completed a 7-year residency in neurosurgery at VCU and a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He is the lead author of a chapter on congenital spinal malformations (occult spinal dysraphism) in the textbook, Spine Surgery Techniques, Complication Avoidance, and Management. Dr. Conley’s interest in surgery began at a young age; he was drawn to pediatric neurosurgery because of its unique challenges and the opportunity to dramatically improve his young patients’ lives.
Clinical Interests
- Pediatric brain tumors
- Epilepsy surgery
- Tethered spinal cord
- Hydrocephalus
- Congenital anomalies of the spinal cord
- Neuroendoscopy
Research Area
Honors and Awards
- Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc" 2021, 2022
Memberships
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- College of Neurological Surgeons
- European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)
Publications
- Dr. Conley’s published research can be found on PubMed.
A Note from Dr. Conley:
“I am excited to return to the CHKD family. Virginia is a second home to me after training at VCU. I enjoy the collegial atmosphere that exists here and the sense of teamwork between physicians and staff.”
