12 Results forPediatric Neurologists near Wilmington, DE
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 12 specialists practicing Pediatric Neurology in Wilmington, DE with an overall average rating of 3.5 stars. There are 12 hospitals near Wilmington, DE with affiliated Pediatric Neurology specialists, including Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus.
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- 1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 198032.7 miles away
Biography: Dr. Alana Salvucci, DO is a Pediatric Neurology Specialist. She is 45 years old and has been practicing for 17 years. Dr. Alana Salvucci, DO is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Dr. Stephen Falchek, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 198032.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Anand Gundakaram, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 198032.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Pediatric Neurology537 Stanton Christiana Rd Ste 106Newark, DE 197136.1 miles awayDr. Brian White, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 198032.7 miles awayDr. Liya Beyderman, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 198032.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Mitra Assadi-Khansari, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology501 W 14th St Fl 5Wilmington, DE 198010.8 miles awayDr. Badal Jain, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 198032.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Alana Salvucci, DO
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 198032.7 miles awayDr. Rodney Scott, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 198032.7 miles awayDr. Sidney Bean, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology700 W Lea Blvd Ste 202Wilmington, DE 198022.2 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Harry Chugani, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 198032.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Omar Dabbagh, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Neurology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 198032.7 miles away