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.
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Locations
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
1675 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
855 N Westhaven Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904
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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 Neurology Clinic
Jennifer Kwon, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatric neurologist and the director of the pediatric neuromuscular program. She treats children from birth to age 18 with neurological disorders.Dr. Kwon’s clinical interest is in pediatric neuromuscular disorders (conditions that affect the muscles and nerves, which cause weakness and motor function difficulties). Her specialty is in working with children living with spinal muscular atrophy and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.Dr. Kwon’s philosophy is to provide patients with the highest standard of pediatric neuromuscular care. She believes that working together as a team with other health providers is essential for treating complex medical needs.In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Kwon is a professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Her research focuses on sponsored clinical trials for new investigative drugs to treat pediatric neuromuscular disorders.In her free time, Dr. Kwon enjoys knitting, biking and hiking.I have always enjoyed helping children and their families. Children with disabilities have many talents, so it is important to help them achieve success. Dr. Kwon is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Krabbe Disease, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Kwon is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology.
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Michael Volk is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Volk is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure and Endoscopy.
University Hospital Pediatric Neurology 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 Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology and Epilepsy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hrissanthi (. Ikonomidou
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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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