Children's Hospital

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

• 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
• Pediatric Hospitalist Program provides a unique approach to the care of hospitalized children within an academic setting.
• Spasticity Clinic provides evaluation and surgical treatment for children with cerebral palsy
• Pediatric Epilepsy Program 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