Sunrise Children's Hospital has brought on Dr. Taryn Bragg, a board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric neurosurgeon, to its pediatric team, a move hospital leaders say will let more families get brain and spine care in Las Vegas without long waits or out-of-state trips. The hire expands surgical capacity for children with complex neurological needs and brings more immediate specialty care to the valley.
New surgeon, more local options
As reported by KTNV, Sunrise announced Dr. Bragg’s addition this week and said her expertise will allow kids with brain and spinal disorders, congenital abnormalities, traumatic injuries and tumors to receive advanced treatment in Nevada. Locals quoted in the story welcomed the change after years of limited pediatric specialty access in the state, and Dr. Bragg told the station that delayed neurosurgical care "can be a matter of life and death."
Who Dr. Bragg is
According to Intermountain Health, Dr. Taryn Bragg is the only full-time, board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon practicing in Nevada. The University of Utah lists her as director of the Las Vegas pediatric service and notes she has worked in the valley since 2020.
What she'll treat at Sunrise
The hospital's provider information indicates Dr. Bragg treats conditions ranging from hydrocephalus and brain tumors to Chiari malformations and complex spinal disorders. Sunrise says her presence will let many families receive both inpatient surgeries and outpatient consultations without leaving the state.
Why this matters locally
Parents and advocates say a locally based pediatric neurosurgeon should shorten wait times and cut the need for out-of-state referrals for urgent cases. Regional reporting has credited Dr. Bragg with helping Sunrise achieve Level II pediatric trauma status, a milestone that strengthens the valley’s ability to manage critically ill and injured children. VegasInc recently profiled those contributions.
Appointments and contact
Dr. Bragg is accepting patients at Sunrise Children's Hospital and the system lists scheduling details online. For appointments and contact information, see Sunrise Health, or call the neurosurgery office at (702) 961-6011.
For many families across east Las Vegas, the hire represents a practical change that could mean quicker diagnoses and care closer to home. Hospital leaders say this is one step in a broader effort to grow pediatric specialty services in Southern Nevada.
