Overview
Hrissanthi (Chris) Ikonomidou, MD, is a UW Health Kids neurologist. She is also a physician-researcher, professor and the chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurology in the Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Ikonomidou treats newborns, infants and older children with a wide range of neurologic problems — conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord and nerves. These include brain injuries, tumors, seizures, epilepsy, tics (sudden twitches) and other movements disorders, cerebral palsy, diseases of muscles and nerves and many genetic diseases. She also treats children with headaches and inflammatory conditions that impair neurologic functions.Fascinated with the young brain’s potential to heal, Dr. Ikonomidou focuses her research on new ways to restore or improve brain function in children with injuries and cognitive (thinking and reasoning) disorders. She also studies the impact of injuries, lack of oxygen and medications on the brain and investigates new therapies.Dr. Ikonomidou takes time to get to know her young patients and listens to the concerns of their parents and caregivers. Her goal is to help children live long, healthy lives to the best of their abilities.During her free time, Dr. Ikonomidou enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, gardening and playing piano.I work to make a positive difference in the lives of children with challenging brain and spine disorders — and help them live their best possible quality of life.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1).
Dr. Ikonomidou is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology. Dr. Ikonomidou is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Ikonomidou has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
University Hospital Pediatric Epilepsy Clinic
David Hsu, MD, PhD, is a neurologist at UW Health where he also serves as the director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Clinic as well as a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Neurology. Dr. Hsu treats children with seizures and other brain or nerve disorders.He enjoys working with children and their families. Dr. Hsu finds a range of possible treatment options and helps each family choose the best option for their child. When traditional medicine doesn’t control a child’s seizures, he will work with a dietitian to see if aketogenic dietmight help and when that is not an option, he consults with pediatric neurosurgeons to determine if surgery is a good option.Dr. Hsu’s research focuses on using mathematical and computational skills to solve problems in neurology and neurosurgery. His work includes understanding why shunts used to treat hydrocephalus (buildup of fluid in the brain) often fail. He also uses data from children with brain injuries to predict how well a child will recover and creates models of the brain’s electrical signals to design a way to prevent seizures.In his free time, Dr. Hsu enjoys playing musical instruments. Dr. Hsu is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy. Dr. Hsu is board certified in Epilepsy, Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology, and American Board Of Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology, Epilepsy. Dr. Hsu is currently accepting new patients.
Aurora Pediatric Neurology
Kumar Sannagowdara is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Summit, Wisconsin. Dr. Sannagowdara is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy in Children. Dr. Sannagowdara is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Sannagowdara is currently accepting new patients.
University Hospital Pediatric Neurology Clinic
Andrew Knox, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatric neurologist and an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Knox specializes in treating children with epilepsy and other neurologic conditions, including headaches.Board-certified in neurology with a special qualification in child neurology, Dr. Knox treats children with the full spectrum of epilepsy and seizure conditions. He works with children in the hospital and clinic setting, providing various treatment options to best fit their needs — from medicine to surgery.With all patients, Dr. Knox’s primary goal is to give them freedom from seizures. At the first meeting, he strives to understand their medical history and experience with seizures. He uses a team approach to care, working together with families to determine the best treatment options.In his free time, Dr. Knox enjoys playing a variety of instruments, volunteering with his church, reading, biking and snowboarding.It’s crucial to work with families when determining care. The goal is always to enable patients to live a normal life as best they can with what's going on. Dr. Knox is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Knox is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Epilepsy. Dr. Knox is currently accepting new patients.
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What conditions does Dr. Hrissanthi (. Ikonomidou specialize in?
While Dr. Hrissanthi (. Ikonomidou is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
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Dr. Hrissanthi (. Ikonomidou accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-915-0550 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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