Karen S. Carvalho
Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

Dr. Karen S. Carvalho

Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
Jefferson Health
500 York Road, 
Jenkintown, PA 

Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
Jefferson Health
500 York Road, 
Jenkintown, PA 
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Overview

Karen Carvalho is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Carvalho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are Tetrasomy X, Absence Seizure, Seizures, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 25 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Myoclonic Epilepsy.

Graduate Institution
Universidade Federal Do Espirito Santo
Residency
Indiana University School of Medicine
Specialties
Pediatrics
Pediatric Neurology
Licenses
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Neurology in NJ
Fellowships
Indiana University School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Jefferson Abington Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

500 York Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


25 Total Publications

Risk of Developing Seizures in Children With Abnormal EEG Findings During Polysomnography.
Risk of Developing Seizures in Children With Abnormal EEG Findings During Polysomnography.
Journal: Pediatric neurology
Published: March 24, 2022
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