NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Includes specialty programs: Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics / Neurobehavioral Health / Neurology / Neurosurgery / Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Overview
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.
Locations/Contact Us
Contact NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Akron Children's Hospital Specialty Care
Considine Professional Building
215 W. Bowery St.
Suite 4400
Level 4
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-8054
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Our Doctors/Providers
Director, NeuroDevelopmental Science Center; Pediatric Neurologist
Micah Baird, MD
Director, Division of Pediatric Physiatry; Medical Director, Rehabilitation; Pediatric Physiatrist; Co-director, Myelodysplasia Clinic
Jacqueline Branch, MD, FAAP
Developmental/Behavioral Pediatrician
Tsulee Chen, MD
Director, Pediatric Neurosurgery; Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Jessica Foster, MD, MPH, FAAP
Director, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics; Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician
Nancy George Philip, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Neurologist
Matthew Ginsberg, MD
Pediatric Neurologist
Gwyneth Hughes, MD
Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Joel Katz, DO
Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Susan Klein, MD, PhD
Pediatric Neurologist
Michael Kohrman, MD
Director, Pediatric Neurology; Pediatric Neurologist
Diane Langkamp, MD, MPH, FAAP
Director, Neonatal Follow-up Clinic and Down Syndrome Program; Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician
Rebecca Lieb, PhD, ABBP
Director, Autism Diagnostic Clinic; Clinical Psychologist
Katrina Lindsay, PhD, NCSP
Director: School Success Clinic and Tic and Tourette Service; Pediatric Psychologist; Nationally Certified School Psychologist
Kelsey Merison, MD
Pediatric Neurologist
Erica Montague Krapf, PhD
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Kathryn Mosher, MD
Pediatric Physiatrist; Director, Neuromuscular Clinic
Christopher Najarian, MD
Pediatric Physiatrist: Director, Spasticity Clinic; Co-Director, Myelodysplasia Clinic
Chinasa Nwankwo, MD
Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist
Dalin Pulsipher, PhD, ABPP
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Melanie Rak, MD
Pediatric Physiatrist
Ian Rossman, MD, PhD
Pediatric Neurologist
Daniel Smith, MD
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
Lisa D. Stanford, PhD, ABPP
Director, Division of Neurobehavioral Health; Neuropsychology Clinical Training Program; Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Kristen Stefanski, MD
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician
Stephen Steiner, MD, PhD
Pediatric Neurologist
Nicole Swain, PsyD, ABPP
Pediatric Psychologist
Vivek Veluchamy, MD
Pediatric Neurologist
M. Cristina Victorio, MD
Director, Headache Program; Pediatric Neurologist
Chelsea Weyand, PsyD, ABPP
Director, Pediatric Psychology Fellowship Program; Pediatric Psychologist
Shana Wilson Schuler, PhD
Pediatric Psychologist
Kristine Woods, PsyD, BCB
Pediatric Psychologist
Lucyna Zawadzki, MD
Director, Pediatric Epileptology; Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist
Taryn Basel, MSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Alisha Bauer, MSN, APRN-CNP
Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Sandra Bennett, MSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Cynthia Bennett-Brown, MSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Yvonne Bolden, BSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Kristin Cole, MSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
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
Margaret Dell, MSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Vanessa Douglas, MSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Christina Fox-Akers, MSN, APRN-CNP
Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Andrea Hoverstock, MSN, APRN-CNP
Advanced Practice Provider, Inpatient NeuroDevelopmental Science Center
Melissa Huelsman, MSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Mozhdeh Jucikas, MSN, APRN-CNP
Coordinator, Epilepsy Surgery Program; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Dianne Kulasa-Luke, MSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Tiffany Leonard, MSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Carolyn Muha, MSN, APRN-CNP
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
Pretti Polk, MSN, APRN-CNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Jacob Sisko, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Kelsey Tasker, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Kelly Wiseman, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Specialty Programs
Open Clinical Studies
How children and adults with mitochondrial myopathy respond to exercise
We’re trying to learn how people with mitochondrial myopathy respond to exercise. Mitochondria are the body’s "power plants." They turn food into energy. If the "power plants” don’t make enough energy, muscles may grow weak.
We’re studying differences between mitochondrial myopathy patients and healthy children when exercising. An exercise test tells us about breathing, blood circulation and muscle function during exercise.
Such studies may lead to exercise testing as a way to diagnose and monitor mitochondrial myopathy patients.
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Currently recruiting
Efficacy & Safety of Zolmitriptan Nasal Spray for Acute Migraine Treatment in 6 to 11 year olds
For complete study details, please visit the study on clinicaltrials.gov.
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Randomized Study of Single vs. Multiple Privigen Dose Regimens in Pediatric CIDP
See complete study information on clinicaltrials.gov.
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