Includes specialty programs: Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics / Mitochondrial Center / Neurobehavioral Health / Neurofibromatosis (NF) Clinic / Neuromuscular Clinic / Neurology / Neurosurgery / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
We are ranked among the best children's hospitals in the country for pediatric neurology and neurosurgery, according to U.S. News & World Report. At our NeuroDevelopmental Science Center (NDSC), we bring together 5 pediatric specialties under one roof to deliver the best outcomes and quality of life for children and families affected by neurological and developmental disorders.
We are dedicated to easing the circumstances each step of the way, from referral to diagnosis to treatment. Our goal is to provide care that enriches you and your child's quality of life.
Our center includes pediatric experts in developmental and behavioral pediatrics, neurobehavioral psychology, neurology, neurosurgery and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Our team approach ensures your child receives all the services he needs for complex medical conditions, ranging from autism spectrum and neuromuscular disorders to epilepsy and mitochondrial diseases. We tailor our services to your child's individual needs so she can achieve the best possible outcomes.
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Virtual specialty visits in Sandusky
Virtual visits are available from the Sandusky Health Center to many Akron specialties. Call 567-998-9290 Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. to ask if a virtual specialty visit is right for your child.
Locations
Contact NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Akron Children's Hospital NeuroDevelopmental Science Center, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 4
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-8054
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Our Doctors/Providers
Chair, NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Interim Vice President and Medical Director, Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute; Philip H. Maynard Chair in NeuroDevelopmental Science Fund; Chairman, American Academy of Neurology Advocacy Committee; Pediatric Neurologist
Micah Baird, MD
Director, Division of Pediatric Physiatry; Medical Director, Rehabilitation; Pediatric Physiatrist; Co-director, Myelodysplasia Clinic
Jessica Foster, MD, MPH, FAAP
Director, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics; The Venner Family Endowed Chair in Autism; Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician
Katrina Hermetet, PhD, NCSP
Director, Division of Neurobehavioral Health; Nationally Certified School Psychologist; Associate Director, Pediatric Psychology Fellowship; Program Director, School Success Clinic; Clinic Director, Tic and Tourette Service; Pediatric Psychologist
Michael Kohrman, MD
Director, Pediatric Neurology; Pediatric Neurologist
Accepting New Patients
Diane Langkamp, MD, MPH, FAAP
Director, Neonatal Follow-up Clinic and Down Syndrome Program; Director, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship; Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician
Christopher Najarian, MD
Pediatric Physiatrist: Director, Spasticity Clinic; Co-Director, Myelodysplasia Clinic
Lisa D. Stanford, PhD, ABPP
Neuropsychology Clinical Training Program; Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Vivek Veluchamy, MD
The James F. and Marguerite A. Pearson Endowed Chair in NeuroDevelopmental Sciences for Rare Diseases; Pediatric Neurologist
Lucyna Zawadzki, MD
Director, Pediatric Epileptology; Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist
Alisha Bauer, MSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Inpatient NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Sandra Bennett, MSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner; Pediatric Mental Health Specialist
Shawnelle Contini, MSHS, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Angela Davis, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Amanda Delaratta, MSN, APRN-CNP
Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Christina Fox-Akers, MSN, APRN-CNP
Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Mozhdeh Jucikas, MSN, APRN-CNP
Coordinator, Epilepsy Surgery Program; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Kristina Muhleman, MSN, APRN-CNP
Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Jared Pennington, PhD, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Kelly Wiseman, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Taylor Lewis, OT
Occupational Therapist
Roshawnda Wynn, OT
Occupational Therapist
Specialty Programs
Open Clinical Studies
Single vs. Multiple Privigen Dose Regimens in Pediatric CIDP
See complete study information on clinicaltrials.gov.
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Currently recruiting
Safety and efficacy of Rimegepant for the treatment of migraine in pediatric patients ≥6 to <18 years of age
View complete study information here.
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Currently recruiting
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What Should Families Expect When They Come for an Appointment?
At Akron Children’s, your child’s health and safety is our priority. Please continue to bring your child for wellness visits, vaccinations or sick care appointments that keep children healthy. We want to assure you that we have taken additional precautions to ensure a safe environment for your child and family. The following are additional safety efforts, in addition to our normal cleaning protocols, that we are taking to help you be comfortable bringing your child to an appointment.
Masking and Other Safety Protocols
Akron Children’s has a number of safety protocols in place for our patients and visitors in order to provide a safe hospital environment.
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Some of the Conditions We Treat...
autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorder, down syndrome, Aneurysms, Anomalies of Cortical Development, Apraxia, Arachnoid Cyst, Arachnoid Granulation, Arteriovenous Malformations, Asperger Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bell's Palsy, Brain Injury, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Chiari Malformation, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Cushing's Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Encephalitis, Encephalocele, Ependymoma, Epilepsy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Headache, Hypertonia, Hypotonia, Hypoxic-Encephalopathy, Migraines, Mitochondrial Disease, Muscle Spasticity, Muscular Dystrophy, Narcolepsy, Neurofibromatosis, Neuromuscular Disorders, Rett Syndrome, Seizures, Tetanus, Tourette Syndrome
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