What is a Pediatric Neurologist?
Pediatric Neurologists treat neurological disorders in infants and children. Pediatric neurology is a subspecialty of pediatrics, and requires additional specialized training and often certification.
FAQ's
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How many treatments or visits will my child need?
This depends on the child and the severity of his or her neurological issues. Dheemahi Child Neurology & Development Center will provide as much care and support as needed.
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How can I prepare my child for a visit to your center?
This will depend on the age and developmental status of your child. Our consultations involve obtaining history and examining your child, none if which is painful. In fact, we incorporate lots of play into our neurological examinations, and many kids enjoy the process. If your child requires diagnostic testing that could be painful, our staff will give you test-specific instructions on how to prepare your child.
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Does my Child need to attend the appointment?
Yes, the child is the patient therefore the child must be present at all appointments scheduled with our Child Neurologists.
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What should I bring with me to my first appointment?
Please bring any paperwork you would like the doctor to review at your appointment (ie. previous test results, report cards, other doctors notes).
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What types of disorders do pediatric neurologists treat and diagnose?
There are a wide variety of disorders that a neurologist might treat, some of the most common are headache management, diagnosis of seizures, Epilepsy, Autism, Celebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, movement disorders, traumatic brain injury, infections of the brain, Attention Deficit, and stroke.