Hospital for Children

Divisions/Specialties

Division of Pediatric Neurology

The Pediatric Neurology Division offers advanced multidisciplinary diagnostic and therapeutic management of neurological problems in children 24 hours a day. The division members coordinate with other pediatric medical and surgical specialists as indicated. The division participates in a statewide system of pediatric neurological care.

Patient Conditions

Seizure disorders/epilepsy
Developmental delays/regression
Headaches
Epilepsy
Congenital or inherited neurologic or neuromuscular disease
HIV-neurologic complications
Cerebral palsy
Neurocutaneous disorders
Tic disorders/Tourette Syndrome/other movement disorders

Comprehensive Evaluations

For More Information

Watch interview with Dr. Jack Gladstein, in which he discusses headaches in children.

EEG
EMG/NCV
Evoked potentials
Neurologic and neuropsychiatric consultations
MRI
CT scan
Ultrasound
Blood studies
Genetic evaluation when indicated

Specialized Treatments

Medical management of seizures/epilepsy
Headache clinic

Research Activities

Brain metabolism
Head trauma
Headache
Cerebral palsy
Epilepsy
Mental retardation

Special Programs

Pediatric Headache Clinic provides diagnosis and treatment for children with recurrent headaches
Spasticity Clinic provides evaluation and surgical treatment for children with cerebral palsy
Epilepsy Clinic diagnoses and treats children with seizure disorders

Services to Physicians

Consultation on complicated cases
Second opinions
Evaluation of patient conditions
Special treatment procedures
Short-term and long-term management

This page was last updated on: September 12, 2008.

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