25 of the Best Child Neurologists Near Me

Michael Watkins is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Watkins is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures. Dr. Watkins is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Emmanuele is a pediatric neurology specialist with expertise in neuromuscular disorders. Her areas of interest include mitochondrial disorders and metabolic myopathies. She initially trained at the “Istituto Giannina Gaslini” in Genoa, Italy, a tertiary pediatric hospital where she cared for children with neuromuscular disorders. In 2009, Dr. Emmanuele moved to New York City to join the H. Houston Merritt Neuromuscular Research Center at Columbia University as a research scientist. She then completed a clinical fellowship in mitochondrial disorders through the North American Mitochondrial Disease Consortium (NAMDC). In 2024, she completed her residency in pediatric neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Emmanuele is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses MELAS Syndrome, Leigh Syndrome, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Emmanuele is currently accepting new patients.

"Dr. Wendy Silver is an associate professor of neurology and pediatrics at CUIMC. Her areas of interest and expertise include autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD, and behavioral neurology.In research, Dr. Silver is currently Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) on a project titled, ""Optical Measurement of Cerebral Hemodynamics in Pediatric Subjects with Post-Traumatic Headache: A Pilot Study."" In this study, Dr. Silver and her co-investigators are using a new near infrared device that measures cerebral blood flow to look at subjects’ age 15-19 years of age with prolonged post-concussion headache.". Dr. Silver is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Autism Spectrum Disorder, West Syndrome, and Seizures. Dr. Silver is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology. Dr. Silver is currently accepting new patients.

Mariana Szuchmacher, MD, specializes in Pediatric Neurology and is located in North Charleston, SC. Dr. Szuchmacher is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Partial Seizure. Dr. Szuchmacher is currently accepting new patients.

Nivedita Thakur is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Thakur is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hallervorden-Spatz Disease, Transient Tic Disorder, Aphantasia, Seizures, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Thakur is currently accepting new patients.

"Dr. Surtees was born in Cape Town, South Africa and spent her formative childhood years in Tasmania, Australia. When her family moved to Ohio, she had never before seen snow, still called the trunk of a car ""the boot"", and was thoroughly impressed by the existence of chipmunks.For her undergraduate studies, Dr. Surtees attended Washington University in St. Louis, where she majored in biology and Spanish and competed on the cross country and track teams. She returned to Ohio for medical school and then completed her pediatric residency and pediatric neurology training here at the University of Michigan. She briefly left Ann Arbor to complete a pediatric neurocritical care fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. She was ultimately drawn back to the University of Michigan, where she is thrilled to work with wonderful patients and colleagues.Dr. Surtees is an outdoor enthusiast and an avid runner and cyclist (road, gravel, and cyclocross). She also dabbles in kombucha brewing, ukulele playing, and juggling.". Dr. Surtees is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Partial Seizure. Dr. Surtees is board certified in Neurology W/Spec Qual Child Neuro. Dr. Surtees is currently accepting new patients.

Alexandra Wood, MD, is a neurologist at Children’s National Hospital. She is also an assistant professor of neurology and the medical student clerkship co-director at the George Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Wood graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. After completing her residency, she worked for two years at the University of Virginia before moving to Washington, D.C., where she practices general child neurology with a special interest in headache. Dr. Wood is passionate about medical education, both of future physicians and for her patients and their families. Her goal at each visit is for the patient and their family to fully understand their diagnosis and treatment plan. Publications: ORCID. Dr. Wood is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Partial Seizure, and Epilepsy. Dr. Wood is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2023. Dr. Wood is currently accepting new patients.

Purabi Sonowal, MBBS, MD, specializes in Pediatric Neurology and is located in Mount Pleasant, SC. Dr. Sonowal is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Sonowal is currently accepting new patients.

Danielle R. Brigham, MD is an assistant professor of neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in the Division of Child Neurology. Dr. Brigham graduated from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA and medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. She completed child neurology residency at Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, NY and fellowships in clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Brigham is a pediatric and neonatal neurologist and epileptologist with clinical focuses on seizures, infantile and childhood epilepsy, and epilepsy surgery. Dr. Brigham is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Epilepsy. Dr. Brigham is board certified in Epilepsy, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Pediatric Neurology. Dr. Brigham is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Paras Bhattarai is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with a particular interest in epilepsy, headache and pediatric stroke. Dr. Bhattarai is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and a member of the Child Neurology Society, the American Headache Society and the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society. He is an experienced pediatric neurologist and provides care for all pediatric neurological issues. He is the section chief of pediatric neurology at McLane Children’s in Temple and provides additional service at the outreach clinic in Round Rock. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking and watching professional sports. Dr.Bhattarai is a provider practicing as a member of the Baylor Scott & White NeuroHealth Institute . Dr. Bhattarai is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+). Dr. Bhattarai is board certified in Epilepsy- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Pediatrics- American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Bhattarai is currently accepting new patients.

Jacquelyn Gold is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Gold is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Tourette Syndrome. Dr. Gold is board certified in Epilepsy and Pediatric Neurology.

Indira Kommuru is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kommuru is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures. Dr. Kommuru is currently accepting new patients.

Alok Bhargava is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Bhargava is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asperger's Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, Dravet Syndrome, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome. Dr. Bhargava is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Child Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Child Neurology. Dr. Bhargava is currently accepting new patients.

Alexandra Kornbluh, MD, completed her medical training at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and her pediatric and child neurology residency training through Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She then pursued additional subspecialty fellowship training in pediatric multiple sclerosis and related demyelinating diseases. Through this fellowship, she gained expertise in caring for both children and adults across the age-span of neuroinflammatory diseases at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Kornbluh sees patients from the greater Washington, D.C., area as well as second opinion consultations for pediatric demyelinating disease and related disorders within the multidisciplinary neuroimmunology program. She also evaluates patients with headaches and provides general neurology care for patients. Dr. Kornbluh serves as the director of investigational therapeutics through the pediatric neuroimmunology program and is the principal investigator for clinical research studies in pediatric demyelinating conditions. Her research interests include pediatric multiple sclerosis, myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disorders and other related demyelinating conditions. Dr. Kornbluh is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease, Seizures, CACH Syndrome, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Kornbluh is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2020.

Wei-Liang Chen, MD, specialized in child neurology and genetics with focus on epilepsy, infantile spasm, brain malformation and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Chen is in charge of treatment trials in epilepsy. He is the site investigator in a national research consortium, Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium (PERC) Infantile Spasm group. He is also the principal investigator for the Epileptic Encephalopathy program at Children's National Hospital and serves as co-investigator in several other research projects focusing on neurogenetic diseases, neurometabolic disorders and functional neuroimaging. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Megalencephaly-Capillary Malformation Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome. Dr. Chen is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2019, American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, 2021, and Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2018.

Ersida Buraniqi is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Buraniqi is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Hemimegalencephaly, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Buraniqi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2024 and Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2023.

Dr. Jay Selman is Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics in the Division of Child Neurology/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC).Dr. Selman completed his undergraduate studies at Washington University (St Louis) and then earned an MS in Speech and Hearing Science at the Central Institute for the Deaf, Washington University (St. Louis). He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (Dallas) and then completed residencies in Pedatrics and Neurology with a fellowship in Pediatric Neurology at Jacobi-Einstein- Montefiore Program (Bronx, NY). Dr. Selman also completed advanced EEG training at Columbia University Medical Center.Dr. Selman was in private practice in Westchester County and New York City for for more than 25 years. During that time he was also on the faculties of New York Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, and Columbia University Irving Medical Center.Dr. Selman joined Blythedale Children's Hospital in 2002 and was Chief of Neurology from 2007 - 2018Current research interests include the care and followup of children with Anti NMDA Receptor Encephalitis and the care of children with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. He has presented research related to these areas of interest at national and international meetings. He has also developed a database registry for patients with autism.Dr. Selman's areas of clinical practice include headaches and migraine, autism, ADHD, developmental disabilities, concussions and head trauma, stroke, spasticity, cerebral palsy, tics and Tourette syndrome. Dr. Selman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Polymicrogyria, Lissencephaly 1, and Hydranencephaly. Dr. Selman is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology, Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Dr. Selman is currently accepting new patients.

Marc DiFazio, MD, is the vice president of Access at Children’s National Hospital and is certified in adult and pediatric neurology. He completed his pediatric and neurology training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and went on to become the chief of the Child Neurology Service at Walter Reed, where he served on active duty until 2005 before transitioning to private practice in Rockville, MD. Dr. DiFazio is well-known in the metropolitan area and pediatric community for his service, leadership and expertise in clinical child neurology, with interests and concentration in the areas of Tourette syndrome, headache/migraine, concussion, behavioral neurology/autism and the use of botulinum toxin in a variety of conditions. In his role as vice president of Access, Dr. DiFazio works to facilitate patient access to care and supporting operational excellence. Dr. DiFazio has served 28 years in the Army Medical Corps, and he recently finished his service obligation in his final assignment as Command Surgeon of USAR Legal Command. Dr. Difazio is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Seizures, and Spasmus Nutans. Dr. Difazio is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2001, Epilepsy: American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2018, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 1994.

James C. Pappas, MD, is a pediatric neurologist specializing in the treatment of epilepsy at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He completed his residency at Washington University School of Medicine and fellowship at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Dr. Pappas diagnoses and treats all types of neurologic conditions in children and specializes in the care and treatment of children with epilepsy and neuromuscular disorders. Dr. Pappas is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, and Becker Muscular Dystrophy. Dr. Pappas is board certified in The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology and The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Epilepsy. Dr. Pappas is currently accepting new patients.

Juma Mbwana, MD, joins Children's National Hospital from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He is a graduate of Yale College with a B.S. in biomedical engineering and the Morehouse School of Medicine. He completed training in pediatrics at the Yale-New Haven Hospital as well as training in adult and child neurology at the University of Pennsylvania and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). At the completion of his training at CHOP, Dr. Mbwana was given the Meg Olivia Barkman Award, an annual award that recognizes neurology residents who demonstrate clinical excellence and a compassionate approach to care. Dr. Mbwana's research interests include projects that utilize biomedical engineering innovations and emerging technologies for clinical neuroscience advancement. Having lived in the Middle East and Africa in childhood, Dr. Mbwana has a personal interest in global health issues and during his pediatric residency, he participated in the Yale Pediatric Refugee Clinic. He enjoys gardening and spending time outdoors. Dr. Mbwana is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy in Children. Dr. Mbwana is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2017.

Dr. Dayyat is Board Certified in Pediatric Adolescent Neurology, Epilepsy, and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Dayyat is a provider practicing as a member of the Baylor Scott & White NeuroHealth Institute . Dr. Dayyat is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Cerebral Hypoxia, Seizures, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Dayyat is board certified in Sleep Medicine- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Epilepsy- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, and Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Dayyat 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.

Stuart Fraser is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Fraser is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Aphantasia, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Fraser is currently accepting new patients.

Kevin Wu is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Wu is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Wu is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Epilepsy, 2024 and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology, 2022. Dr. Wu is currently accepting new patients.

Shelley Varnado is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Varnado is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and Tuberous Sclerosis. Dr. Varnado is currently accepting new patients.