Pediatric Neurology

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Patient-centered program for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults

When one thinks of neurological conditions in children, epilepsy quickly comes to mind. That’s probably because there are more than 2.5 million Americans living with epilepsy today.

The truth is there are a number of neurological conditions which impact children – everything from headache and migraine disorders through movement disorders. In each instance, it’s vital that a partnership is formed with your neurologist to help you and your child learn to manage the condition. That’s where we come in. Our specialists work closely with families to help them improve the quality of life for their child and manage their neurological condition.

 

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Advanced, specialized training and years of experience

Conditions that affect the brain or nervous system can be complicated and difficult to treat. Our team approach ensures that your child has the best care and achieves the best possible outcomes. We are with you every step of the way, answering questions and making sure that you understand what is happening.

We treat a range of neurological disorders such as:

  • Developmental disorders
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Seizures and epilepsy
  • Metabolic disorders, including mitochondrial disorders and genetic syndromes
  • Motor impairment
  • Movement disorders
  • School-related difficulties
  • Tourrette Syndrome
  • Neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy
  • Head trauma
  • Tumors and pseudo tumor cerebri
  • Attention deficit disorder

What if your doctor recommends surgery?

While rare, children can be affected by accidents and conditions that require brain surgery. Pediatric neurosurgery is a sub-specialty that requires fellowship training after residency and medical school to specialize in the care of children. Working with pediatric neurologists, radiologists, plastic surgeons, oncologists, and trauma surgeons and experts in a variety of programs, our pediatric neurosurgery program is staffed by leading experts in the field.