Neurology

Our child neurology team specializes in treating the full range of neurological conditions in infants, children and adolescents, from head injury to genetic and neuromuscular disorders. Your child’s sense of well-being is an essential part of any treatment plan, so we provide a nurturing atmosphere, with the goal of personalizing patient experience every step of the way. Our Stanford Children’s Health network includes physicians throughout the Bay Area, bringing our exemplary level of neurological care closer to where you live.

Our clinical services include:
General Neurology care
From diagnosing and treating everything from headaches and migraines to concussions and brain injuries, our staff works with you and your family to deliver the very best outcomes for your child.

Stroke Care
Although stroke is uncommon in children, it is devastating for a child and their family. We provide family-centered care, with innovative diagnostic tools and rehabilitation strategies to maximize a child’s physical and emotional outcome following stroke.

Epilepsy and Seizure Care
The epileptologists at Packard Children’s are uniquely qualified to treat pediatric seizure disorders. Combining compassion with innovation, these physicians work at the forefront of research and innovative care, regularly advancing available treatment to improve children’s lives.

Multiple Sclerosis and White Matter Disease Care
We specialize in compassionate, innovative care for children living with multiple sclerosis or other white matter diseases, by performing groundbreaking research and developing personal health management plans to support your child.

Neuromuscular Disorders Care
Our dedicated multidisciplinary staff applies groundbreaking research and personalized care to diagnose and treat children and other family members with even the most challenging conditions.

Neonatal Neurology Care
From prenatal diagnosis to the earliest evaluation and care, our team provides innovative treatments in our dedicated Neuro NICU to help newborns achieve their best health.

Movement Disorders Care
Our team of specialists help families and children with movement disorders achieve their highest quality of life, while advancing research and innovative treatments to reverse or prevent conditions.

We specialize in the evaluation and treatment of a wide variety of movement disorders including tics and Tourette’s syndrome, dystonia, tremor, chorea and ataxia. We also provide a comprehensive therapeutic approach that includes botulinum toxin injections and deep brain stimulation (DBS) evaluation.

Neuropsychology Care
Understanding your child’s unique brain and behavior allows us to provide the most personalized, nurturing support for a healthy childhood and beyond.

Our diagnostic services include:

Electromyography and Evoked Potential Lab

Electroencephalography

Neuroradiology