Neurosurgery

Leon Moores, MD, DSc

System Medical Director, Pediatric Neurosurgery

Fairfax, VA

Dr. Leon E. Moores, MD, DSc, is a neurosurgeon subspecializing in pediatric neurological surgery at Inova Health System in Fairfax, Virginia. He primarily treats pediatric patients with complex conditions including brain tumors, spinal cord tumors, spina bifida, neurotrauma, and other brain and spinal tumors. His practice focuses on children requiring advanced neurosurgical interventions, often in refractory or high-risk cases, through Inova Children's Neurosurgery and Pediatric Specialists of V

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurological Surgery (ABPN)
Pediatric Neurological Surgery (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: Uniformed Services University (MD, 1990)
Graduate: Industrial College of the Armed Forces (MS, Strategy and Resource Management)
Graduate: University of Alabama, Birmingham (DSc, Healthcare Leadership)
Undergraduate: United States Military Academy at West Point (BS)

Years in Practice

35+ years

Peer Recognition

ACS — Fellow (FACS)
2026
Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2019, 2022-2023 (3 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Conditions & Treatments

Pediatric NeurologySpinal DisordersBrain TumorsNeuromuscular DiseaseSleep Disorders

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Fairfax Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Inova Health System
Inova Alexandria Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Moores treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Moores accept Aetna insurance?

Leon Moores's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 10 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Moores practice?

Leon Moores practices in Fairfax, VA with hospital affiliations including Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital, and Inova Health System.

What does Dr. Moores specialize in?

Leon Moores is a board-certified neurosurgery specialist with focus areas in Pediatric Neurosurgery.

How long has Dr. Moores been practicing?

Leon Moores has 36+ years of clinical experience in neurosurgery.

What is Dr. Moores's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Uniformed Services University (MD, 1990); Graduate: Industrial College of the Armed Forces (MS, Strategy and Resource Management); Graduate: University of Alabama, Birmingham (DSc, Healthcare Leadership).

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