Overview
Dr. Pauline Filipek earned her medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. She completed residencies in pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, Massachusetts, and in child neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School in Boston. Board certified in pediatrics and pediatric neurology, Dr. Filipek’s clinical interests are autism spectrum (ASD) and other developmental disorders. She treats patients from infancy with a focus on younger children. In practice since 1986, Dr. Filipek moved to Houston in 2009. She has been recognized with the Regional Center of Orange County, California, SPOTLIGHT Award “for outstanding service to people with developmental disabilities.” Dr. Filipek’s practice philosophy centers on listening to parents’ concerns about their child and empowering them to help a child with autism spectrum and other developmental disorders. Her practice continues to follow all patients after diagnosis, providing advocacy to promote the best and most appropriate interventions for children with ASD and other developmental disorders. Hallmarks of her practice style are listening to the parents, extensive knowledge about interventions and other services and what should be included in their child’s plan, and willingness to work to obtain the most appropriate services possible.
Dr. Filipek is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Pauline Filipek
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Pauline Filipek?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Pauline Filipek by calling their office at 832-325-7155. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Pauline Filipek a top-rated expert for Autism Spectrum Disorder?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Pauline Filipek is classified as an Advanced expert for Autism Spectrum Disorder, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Pauline Filipek specialize in?
While Dr. Pauline Filipek is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Pauline Filipek participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Pauline Filipek has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can view a list of Dr. Pauline Filipek's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Pauline Filipek accept my insurance?
Dr. Pauline Filipek accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-325-7155 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Filipek isAdvanced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Filipek isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Filipek isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
- Lhermitte-Duclos DiseaseDr. Filipek isExperienced. Learn about Lhermitte-Duclos Disease.