Pediatric Neurology

We are ranked among one of the best children's hospitals in the country for pediatric neurology and neurosurgery, according to U.S. News & World Report. We combine our expertise of diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system with an understanding of childhood medical disorders and the special needs of children and their families.

Specialized care for kids.

If your child has problems involving the nervous system, we have the special training and experience to treat him. In many cases, we work as a team with pediatricians and other primary care doctors. We also work closely with other pediatric specialists as needed, such as behavioral and neuropsychologists, developmental and behavioral pediatricians and pediatric neurosurgeons, to care for children who have more complex or serious medical issues. These include epilepsy, birth defects and intellectual disability.

We use a variety of tests and procedures to obtain an accurate diagnosis, such as cerebral angiography, EEG, EMG, nerve conduction velocity testing and transcranial Doppler. We may also use neuropsychological testing to assess cognitive development and function.

We stay up on the latest advances in the treatment of neurologic conditions, such as a ketogenic diet for reducing the number of seizures associated with epilepsy or cognitive behavioral therapy and biofeedback training for managing chronic headaches, to ensure your child gets the most effective and up-to-date therapies to meet her individual needs.

Conditions we treat.

Among the range of conditions we diagnose and treat are:

• Seizure disorders, including seizures in newborns, febrile convulsions and epilepsy
• Medical aspects of head injuries and brain tumors
• Weakness, including cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular disorders
• Headaches, including migraines
• Behavioral disorders, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), school failure, autism and sleep problems
• Developmental disorders, including delayed speech or motor milestones, and coordination issues
• Intellectual disability (formerly called mental retardation)
• Hydrocephalus
• Metabolic and mitochondrial diseases