Nicholas Sader, MD,MSc,FRCSC,FAANS

Pediatric Neurosurgeon

4.7 out of 5

(25 Ratings) , 7 Comments

Position: Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Primary Specialty: Pediatric Neurosurgery
Languages Spoken: English
Gender: Male

About Nicholas Sader

Nicholas Sader, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FAANS, is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health, specializing in craniosynostosis, Chiari malformations, and concussion care.
Dr. Sader earned both his Bachelor of Science and medical degree from the University of Manitoba, followed by a neurosurgery residency at the University of Calgary. He completed his fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)/University of Southern California (USC).
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Sader holds a Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Calgary, where he focused on pediatric concussion as part of the Clinical Investigator Program through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He currently serves as a Principal Investigator on several research initiatives, including those at the University of Oklahoma within the Synostosis Research Group (SynRG) and the Chiari Surgical Success Scale (CSSS).
Outside the hospital, Dr. Sader enjoys weightlifting, running, tennis, and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs. Above all, he loves spending time with his wife, Mackenzie, their two children, and their two dogs.

Awards

K.G. McKenzie Memorial Prize for Clinical Neuroscience Research 2021
Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation (CSCI) Award for Excellence in Resident Research 2021
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)/SONS Award 2023

Health Education

Medical School
Doctor of Medicine University of Manitoba
Winnipeg

Residency
Neurosurgery University of Calgary
Calgary

Fellowship
Pediatric Neurosurgery Children’s Hospital Los Angeles University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Medical Interests Areas of Interest:

Chiari Malformations
Craniosynostosis
TBI/Concussion

Reviews

11/16/2025

I loved that the physician listened to myself (guardian) but also others in room. I loved even more that he communicated with my child, the patient, whom is 8 in a way he could understand and took value in his responses.
11/02/2025

Good
10/05/2025

I do not feel like I was listened to. I was referred to a specifically to a different doctor that I did not see. A pediatric neurosurgeon has no business seeing an adult. The doctor focused on 1 thing when I have multiple symptoms. The neurologist I see that is located somewhere else believes that surgery would relieve my symptoms. I DO NOT feel like the appointment helped in anyway and was a waste of my time. I will not be returning to OU medical hospital for anything in the future. I will go somewhere else. The clinic room doors were filthy. Like I said it was not what I expected. I will joy recoiled visiting this hospital to anyone.
09/18/2025

Outstanding care and consideration.