. . . "Dr. Abbott specializes in functional neurosurgery,??? or the use of surgery to treat conditions in which the brain and spinal cord function abnormally, such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy or brachial plexus, a birth injury that affects one in 1,000. ???Dr. Abbott brings an international reputation for enhancing surgical options for babies and children with pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors,???" .