What is a Pediatric Neurologist?
A Pediatric Neurologist is a physician who treats nervous system disorders, including diseases of the spinal cord, nerves, and the brain in children. A Pediatric Neurologist examines nerves in the head and neck, muscle movement, balance, reflexes, memory and speech. What procedures does Pediatric Neurologist perform? A Pediatric Neurologist can perform CAT scans, MRIs, EEGs, and spinal taps. What type of nervous system disorders does a Pediatric Neurologist treat? A Pediatric Neurologist can treat Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Meningitis, Speech Disorders, Seizure Disorders, Spinal Cord Disorders, and many other nervous system diseases in children. How can I find a Pediatric Neurologist? A Pediatric Neurologist can work in hospitals and children’s hospitals. Your pediatrician can provide you with a referral to a Pediatric Neurologist or you can use the Pediatric Neurologist search above to find the nearest Pediatric Neurologist to you.
