25 of the Best Child Neurologists Near Me in Lakeland, FL

Luis E. Bello-Espinosa, MD Diplomate, ABPN, ACNS, FAES, is a pediatric neurologist with the Orlando Health Children's Neuroscience Institute. His area of interest is epilepsy. Dr. Bello-Espinosa earned his undergraduate and medical degree with honors from Universidad Metropolitana de Barranquilla in Colombia where he also completed an internship at Hospital Militar Central in Bogota. He completed his residency in pediatrics at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Brunswick, a residency in pediatric neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York, and a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Bello-Espinosa is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is board-certified by the organization with a special competence in epilepsy monitoring (ABPN). He also is board-certified by the American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology with a special qualification in child neurology and psychiatry (ACNS) and is a fellow of the American Epilepsy Society (FAES). Dr. Bello-Espinosa is an active member of several professional societies and serves as an ad hoc reviewer of medical journals. He has presented his work at national and international conferences and been published in peer-reviewed journals. He is licensed to practice in Florida, Minnesota, California, New Jersey, New York, and Alberta, Canada. He is fluent in both English and Spanish. Dr. Bello-Espinosa is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, West Syndrome, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Bello-Espinosa is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry - Neurology-Epilepsy, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Bello-Espinosa is currently accepting new patients.

Murtuza K. Kothawala, MD, is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with the Orlando Health Children's Neuroscience Institute. He specializes in the treatment and management of neurological, behavioral and developmental disorders in children. He also has a special interest in pediatric epilepsy and headaches. Caring for Children with Epilepsy Epilepsy is a complex and often frightening disorder. Dr. Kothawala is dedicated to caring for children with epilepsy with the goal of eliminating seizures and side effects from treatment and helping his patients achieve the best possible daily function Since epileptic seizures result from abnormal electrical activity in the brain, Dr. Kothawala finds electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction velocity (NCV) an effective way to confirm the location of seizures in the brain in order to determine the best targeted treatment for each patient. What is EMG? Electromyography, known as EMG, is used to detect abnormalities in the brain by measuring its electrical activity. EMG helps identify areas of the brain that emit too many electric signals. Normal areas produce electrical signals that are a certain size, shape and sound, while damaged areas produce different signals. By analyzing these abnormal electrical signals, Dr. Kothawala is able to identify the specific site, nature and extent of damage. Understanding NCV Nerve conduction velocity, or NCV, measures how quickly electrical impulses travel. Certain neurological conditions cause electrical signals to be transmitted more slowly than normal. This test helps Dr. Kothawala determine the site, nature and extent of any damage. NCV is usually performed along with an EMG. Dr. Kothawala's Training Dr. Kothawala earned his medical and master's degree in pediatrics from the Government Medical College and Hospital in Nagpur, India. After graduation, he practiced pediatric medicine at one of the area's largest hospitals for 11 years and became interested in neurological disorders. Since arriving in the United States, he has completed a residency in pediatrics at Cooper Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, his fellowship in pediatric neurology at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, and also passed the Epilepsy Board examination. About Dr. Kothawala After finishing his fellowship, Dr. Kothawala was affiliated with major children's hospitals for 15 years while in private practice. He has extensive experience treating neurological disorders in premature babies and newborns in the neonatal ICU and children with acute and severe neurological disorders in pediatric intensive care. Dr. Kothawala is board certified in pediatrics, pediatric neurology and psychiatry with special qualifications in pediatric neurology and pediatric epilepsy. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, Gujrati and Marathi. He resides in Orlando with his family and enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing and bicycling, plus reading historical fiction. Dr. Kothawala is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Aphantasia, Partial Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Kothawala is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Kothawala is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Payne is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Payne is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

Syndi Seinfeld is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Hollywood, Florida. Dr. Seinfeld is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Status Epilepticus, Seizures, and Epilepsy. Dr. Seinfeld is currently accepting new patients.

Matt Lallas is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Lallas is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myoclonic Epilepsy, Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Lallas is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Tang-Wai is a pediatric neurologist and chief of epilepsy at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. He sees patients on the hospital’s St. Petersburg, Florida, campus. He joined the hospital staff in 2025. He was previously co-director of pediatric epilepsy/neurophysiology and associate professor at Loma Linda University in California. Dr. Tang-Wai has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and given many talks nationally and internationally. Dr. Tang-Wai earned his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal. He completed a pediatric neurology residency at Montreal Neurological Institute/Montreal Children’s Hospital and McGill University. He then completed a clinical neurophysiology and pediatric epilepsy fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio. Dr. Tang-Wai is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Tang-Wai is currently accepting new patients.

Medicine seems to run in my family. My father trained as a physician in Iceland, and my childhood was split between the US and Reykjavik, Iceland. At first, I wanted to be a veterinarian, but once in medical school I had my heart set on Pediatrics from the start. I love kids. With eight children of my own I have realized that every child is unique and that there is no one right way to parent. Parents can be certain that I will be upfront with them regarding their child’s illness. I treat people the way I want to be treated when I step into a physician’s office with one of my kids. I try to listen more than I speak and learn from others at every opportunity. To me the treatment of a child is a collaboration between the child, his/her parents and the physician and team at Nemours. Together we will find the best solution, always. Dr. Sigurdardottir is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Sigurdardottir is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Sigurdardottir is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Kanoff specializes in pediatric neurology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and works primarily with hospitalized children and their follow-up care. He joined the medical staff in 2020. Before joining Johns Hopkins All Children's, Dr. Kanoff was the director of pediatric neurology and epilepsy education program at Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic in Minnesota. Dr. Kanoff earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Southeastern University of Health Sciences/Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine in North Miami Beach, Florida. He completed his residency in general neurology and fellowship in pediatric neurology at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Kanoff is a member of the American Academy of Neurology. He also earned his Juris Doctorate from Concord Law School at Kaplan University. Dr. Kanoff is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Kanoff is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Kanoff is currently accepting new patients.

Arthur Nwaubani is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Leesburg, Florida. Dr. Nwaubani is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Dr. Nwaubani is currently accepting new patients.

Marytery Fajardo is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Fajardo is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Fajardo is currently accepting new patients.

Vinod Valentine is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Valentine is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Transient Tic Disorder, and Seizures. Dr. Valentine is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Valentine is currently accepting new patients.

Farjam Farzam is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Loxahatchee, Florida. Dr. Farzam is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Seizures, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Farzam is currently accepting new patients.

Ananthi Rathinam is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Rathinam is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Rathinam is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry-Neuro-Neuromuscular M, American Board Of Psychiatry - Neurology-ClinNeuro, and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Rathinam is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Geller specializes in pediatric neurology for the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Institute for Brain Protection Sciences. He sees patients at the main campus in St. Petersburg and at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Outpatient Care, North Port. He joined the hospital staff in 2018. Dr. Geller previously was a pediatric neurologist and child neurology residency program director at Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. He retired as a captain from the U.S. Navy Medical Corps. His clinical and research interests include neurofibromatosis, neuro-oncology and pain management. Dr. Geller earned his medical degree from St. Louis University Medical School. He trained in pediatrics and served as chief resident at Naval Hospital in Oakland, California. He then completed a pediatric neurology residency and served as chief neurology resident at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He also completed a six-week externship at Queen Square Neurologic Institute in London, England. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Epilepsy in Children. Dr. Geller is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Geller is currently accepting new patients.

Germano Falcao is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Oviedo, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Falcao is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Falcao is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Inglese specializes in pediatric neurology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and works primarily with hospitalized children and their follow-up care. He joined the medical staff in 2020. Dr. Inglese was named Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital best consulting physician in the 2022 Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. Before joining Johns Hopkins All Children’s, Dr. Inglese held several faculty appointments, including associate professor of pediatric neurology and director of the child neurology fellowship program at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He helped manage the wide spectrum of neurological disorders in pediatric patients, and received teaching and distinguished service accolades for mentoring trainees at numerous academic centers. Dr. Inglese is experienced in neuroimmunology, treating patients with immune and infectious disorders of the nervous system. His clinical interests include children and adolescents diagnosed with epilepsy, and helping families effectively cope and live with the neurological disorder. Dr. Inglese earned his medical degree from the University of Bologna in Bologna, Italy. He completed his residency in child neurology at Yale New Haven-Bridgeport Hospital in Connecticut, and fellowship in clinical epilepsy and electrophysiology at St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Inglese has been awarded numerous research grants and contracts to investigate the effectiveness and safety of different oral and intravenous medications on partial seizures and epilepsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Inglese is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Inglese is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Antonio Vazquez-Diaz is a board-certified neurologist with the Orlando Health Children's Neuroscience Institute, specializing in pediatric neurology and pediatric epilepsy. His expertise includes: Botulinum toxin injections for spasticity/migraine Video-electroencephalography interpretation Electrocorticography interpretation Neuromodulation (RNS/VNS) He has been treating young patients since 2003, with experience as a pediatrician in the U.S. Air Force medical corps, the emergency room and neonatal ICU in his native Puerto Rico before shifting his focus to neurology. Having a child on the autism spectrum helps Dr. Vazquez-Diaz relate to his pediatric patients and understand family concerns. Dr. Vazquez-Diaz's Training Dr. Vazquez-Diaz received his medical training from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine in Mexico and completed his residency in pediatrics at San Juan City Hospital in Puerto Rico. He completed fellowships in clinical neurophysiology at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami and in child neurology at the University of New Mexico Health Science Center in Albuquerque. About Dr. Vazquez-Diaz In the Air Force, Dr. Vazquez-Diaz provided care to 1,500 young patients. He achieved the rank of major and was awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Medal and Meritorious Service Medal. He is board-certified in neurology with special qualification in child neurology and in epilepsy by the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. He has conducted research on febrile seizures and management of pediatric epilepsy. Outside of work, Dr. Vazquez-Diaz enjoys reading, exercising, traveling and playing dominoes. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Vazquez-Diaz is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Spasmus Nutans, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Vazquez-Diaz is board certified in American Board Of Neurology And Psychiatry - Epilepsy and American Board Of Neurology And Psychiatry - Child Neurology. Dr. Vazquez-Diaz is currently accepting new patients.

Anuj Jayakar is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Jayakar is currently accepting new patients.

Saba Ahmad is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, and Seizures. Dr. Ahmad is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Ahmad is currently accepting new patients.

Sayed Naqvi is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, West Syndrome, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures. Dr. Naqvi is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Borrero-Mejias is a child neurologist in the Johns Hopkins All Children's Institute for Brain Protection Sciences. She joined the hospital staff in 2021. Her clinical expertise includes pediatric headache, epilepsy and tic disorders. She also serves as program director of the Johns Hopkins All Children's Child Neurology Residency program. Dr. Borrero-Mejias sees patients at our main campus in St. Petersburg and at our Outpatient Care locations in Tampa and Brandon. Before joining the hospital, she served as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. She was also a child neurologist at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Phoenix, where she mentored medical students, residents and fellows. Dr. Borrero-Mejias earned her medical degree from the Universidad Central del Caribe, School of Medicine in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. She completed a pediatric residency at the University of Puerto Rico-School of Medicine in San Juan, Puerto Rico, followed by a pediatric neurology residency at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and St Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix. Dr. Borrero-Mejias is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Borrero-Mejias is currently accepting new patients.

Manuel Viamonte is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Viamonte is currently accepting new patients.

Enme Corrales-Reyes is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Sunrise, Florida. Dr. Corrales-Reyes is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aphantasia, Microcephaly, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Dr. Corrales-Reyes is currently accepting new patients.

Adam Rappoport is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Rappoport is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Seizures, and Lissencephaly 2. Dr. Rappoport is currently accepting new patients.

Elza Vasconcellos is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Vasconcellos is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spasmus Nutans, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Aphantasia.