The 20 Best Periventricular Heterotopia Doctors Near Me in Lakeland, FL

Dr. Gian Rossi is a pediatric neurologist at Nemours Children's Specialty Care, Lakeland. He helps children and teens with a wide range of neurological issues, including headaches, migraines and seizure disorders. Dr. Rossi is a published medical journal author, with scholarly articles on topics such as epilepsy and interruptions in circadian rhythms. I highly admire my father, a retired pediatric neurologist, who before his passing, allowed me to shadow him in clinic. Thereafter, in high school, I loved learning about the brain and its functioning in a psychology class. I majored in neuroscience in college and pursued a career in medicine. I enjoy working with children — they are fun, and you get to meet whole families sometimes, which is a privilege. I enjoy a balance of academic pursuits including teaching, research and staying up-to-date in pediatric neurology. Anything in the whole milieu of medical practice could spark an interest in me at any time, whether it be reading up on the latest potential neurologic complications of COVID-19, sports concussion and CTE, bioethics of gene therapy, complementary and alternative medicine therapies for neurologic symptoms/disorders — those are just a few topics I have delved into and enjoy talking about with anyone who is interested. Interests in my field include: Seizures Epilepsy Spina bifida  Developmental delays  Tourette syndrome  Headaches and migraines I try to take each individual patient I see, and get to the bottom of their disease process and this almost always involves mental, physical, and spiritual or emotional health and the complex interactions embedded there.  I am new to Lakeland, so I want to get to know our resources in town and team up with the community. Dr. Rossi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, Spasmus Nutans, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Rossi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

Erin Petti, APRN, CPNP, PMHS graduated from the University of Florida with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1999. She worked as an RN in the NICU while studying for her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of South Florida, where she graduated in 2002. She has worked in pediatric neurology since 2004, both in private practice as well as at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and currently at Nemours Children’s Health, Lakeland. Erin was nominated for Nemours Children’s Health APRN of the Year 2021. She is a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner (CPNP) with additional certification as a pediatric mental health specialist (PMHS). I treat children because I love being able to come to work every day to see kids’ smiling faces, hear their funny stories and share their lives as they are growing up. Despite the challenges that pediatric neurology patients face, they are some of the bravest, smartest and most unique people I have ever met. It is a privilege to be a part of the lives of these children and their families. I’m passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and families. Children with neurological conditions hold a special place in my heart. Many times, parents and families come to our practice seeking answers about the challenges their child faces. It is rewarding to help identify the source of these challenges and empower children and families with the tools to make positive changes in their day-to-day lives. It is my hope that I can impact patients’ lives so that every child can reach their full potential. My medical interests include: Epilepsy Headaches/Migraines Developmental delay Tourette Syndrome and Tics Treatment of neurobehavioral disorders such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, and OCD, which commonly co-exist with neurological conditions I try to make a difference in my patients’ lives by treating the whole patient. This means addressing not only the child’s medical needs, but the social and emotional aspects of their development as well. Dr. Petti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Transient Tic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Aphantasia. Dr. Petti is board certified in Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.

Yasser Shahrour is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Shahrour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Migraine, Seizures, and Epilepsy. Dr. Shahrour is currently accepting new patients.

Zuleyma Toledo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Toledo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Toledo is currently accepting new patients.

Omar Wazzan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Wazzan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Migraine, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Wazzan is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Vernier is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Lakeland, Florida. Dr. Vernier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Periventricular Heterotopia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Leigh Syndrome.