19 Results forPediatric Neurologists near San Diego, CA
Learn more about Pediatric Neurologists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Pediatric Neurologists
A pediatric neurologist specializes in caring for infants, children and adolescents with diseases and conditions of the brain and nervous system. This includes the spinal cord, nerves, muscles, and related blood vessels. Pediatric neurologists diagnose and treat many diseases, including seizures, sleep disorders, head injuries, learning disabilities, and other developmental problems. Pediatric neurologists are also experts in preventing neurological disease and in reducing neurological disability.
A pediatric neurologist typically:
- Evaluates a child’s medical history within the context of growth and development and educates the child and parents or guardians about brain and nervous system health and disease prevention
- Performs physical exams that include evaluating blood pressure, vital signs, and the health of the brain and nervous system
- Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
- Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect the brain and nervous system including headaches, learning disabilities, seizures, and concussions
- Screens, treats and monitors conditions that increase the risk of serious brain and nervous system conditions, such as a head injury that can lead to long-term memory loss and headaches
- Performs certain invasive procedures such as lumbar puncture
- Provides direct care for brain and nervous system conditions in the office and in the hospital
- Works closely with your child’s pediatrician or primary care doctor and other specialists and members of your healthcare team to provide optimal care
Pediatric neurologists may also be known by the following names: child brain doctor, child brain specialist, kids brain doctor, children’s neurologist, and children’s nerve doctor.
There are 19 specialists practicing Pediatric Neurology in San Diego, CA with an overall average rating of 3.7 stars. There are 9 hospitals near San Diego, CA with affiliated Pediatric Neurology specialists, including Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, El Centro Regional Medical Center and Sharp Memorial Hospital.
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Dr. Irene Litvan, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology4510 Executive Dr Ste 325San Diego, CA 921216.0 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Dillon Chen, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology8001 FROST STSan Diego, CA 921231.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Pediatric Neurology8001 FROST STSan Diego, CA 921231.6 miles awayDr. Michael Zimbric, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology8001 FROST STSan Diego, CA 921231.6 miles awayDr. Neggy Rismanchi, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology8001 FROST STSan Diego, CA 921231.6 miles awayDr. Joseph Harmon, DO
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology34800 Bob Wilson DrSan Diego, CA 921346.4 miles awayDr. Natalie Guido-Estrada, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology8001 FROST STSan Diego, CA 921231.6 miles awayDr. James Nelson, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology8001 FROST STSan Diego, CA 921231.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Taeko Uchino, PSY.D
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology8765 Aero Dr Ste 228San Diego, CA 921230.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Ching Wang, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology8001 FROST STSan Diego, CA 921231.6 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Suzanne Goh, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology7090 Miratech DrSan Diego, CA 921216.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Mary Harbert, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology8555 Aero Dr Ste 104San Diego, CA 921230.8 miles awayDr. Andrew Ng, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 921231.7 miles awayDr. Olivia Kim, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology3030 Childrens Way Fl 4San Diego, CA 921231.6 miles awayDr. John Crawford, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology8001 FROST STSan Diego, CA 921231.6 miles awayDr. William Lewis, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology3860 Calle Fortunada Ste 210San Diego, CA 921230.7 miles awayDr. Joseph Gleeson, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology3860 Calle Fortunada Ste 210San Diego, CA 921230.7 miles awayDr. Jong Rho, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology8001 FROST STSan Diego, CA 921231.6 miles awayDr. Michaela Castello, PHD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 921231.7 miles away