Pediatric Neurosciences
Pediatric Neurosciences
Children’s Health℠ offers innovative treatments and surgeries for the full range of neurological issues, and our partnership with UT Southwestern ensures patient access to world-class expertise.
At Children’s Health℠, renowned UT Southwestern specialists and physicians partner with you bring the best outcomes to your patients. Our multidisciplinary, team approach means we can evaluate each case from multiple perspectives, then come together to develop the best possible treatment plan. The nationally-ranked physicians and surgeons practicing here have unparalleled expertise in disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nervous system and musculoskeletal system. This expertise, combined with our top outcomes and family-focused approach, helps explain why U.S. News & World Report ranked Children’s Health for pediatric neurology and neurosurgery.
Highlights
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New therapy uses SEEG monitoring and neuromodulation to reduce seizures
Innovative neurological monitoring at Children’s Health looks at which areas of the thalamus are involved in a child’s seizure network. The new approach combines SEEG with response neurostimulation to reduce seizures in kids with intractable epilepsy. The findings are paving the way for more effective treatment options. Read more »
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4 techniques: Identifying the most effective surgery for Chiari malformations
Large retrospective studies by pediatric neurosurgeons at Children’s Health show that more invasive techniques for Chiari malformations type 1 are both safe and more effective for certain patients. Read more »
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New treatment improves quality of life for children with DMD
Elevidys is a new gene therapy treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Learn how Elevidys increases dystrophin production in young children with DMD and its potential to profoundly improve quality of life. Read more »
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Comprehensive Epilepsy Care for North Texas and Beyond
We offer a full range of diagnostic and treatment options for children with epilepsy, whether they’re newly diagnosed or suffering from intractable seizures. Our teams in Dallas (Level 4 Epilepsy Center) and Plano (Level 3 Epilepsy Center) can see your patients quickly, confirm or clarify a diagnosis, and plan effective treatment — from medications to dietary therapies to surgery.
Our Specialities
Meet the Neurosurgery Team
Upcoming Conferences and Events
- December 6-10 – American Epilepsy Society Conference – Los Angeles, CA
Pediatric Insights Podcasts
Learn more on about latest research and advancements in pediatric care from Children's Health experts through our Pediatric Insights Podcasts
- Becoming an International Rett Syndrome Foundation Center of Excellence -- Featured Speaker: Dallas Armstrong, MD
- The Transition To Adult Care: Pediatric Hydrocephalus -- Featured Speaker: Patricia Petroff, MD and Bradley Weprin, MD
- Risk Factors and Symptoms of Pediatric Stroke Patients -- Featured Speaker: Wilmot Bonnet, MD
- Providing Multidisciplinary Care for Bow Hunter Syndrome -- Featured Speaker: Bruno Braga, MD
- Research in Pediatric Tele-Neuropsychology -- Featured Speaker: Lana Harder, PhD, ABPP
- Improving Care and Outcomes for Neonates with Seizures (doctorpodcasting.com) - Featured Speaker: Alison Dolce, MD
- A Shift in NeuroNICU Care for Preterm Infants (doctorpodcasting.com) - Featured Speaker: Lina Chalak, MD and Michelle Machie, MD
- The Innovative Use of RNS in Treating Pediatric Epilepsy (doctorpodcasting.com) - Featured Speaker: Afsaneh Talai, MD
Meet the Care Team
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Berge Minassian, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Jennifer Thomas, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Dallas Armstrong, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Kaitlin Batley, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Wilmot Bonnet, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Delaney Dowd, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Michael Dowling, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Patricia Evans, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Zurisadai Gonzalez Castillo, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Benjamin Greenberg, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Meagan Hainlen Patel, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Susan Iannaccone, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Charuta Joshi, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Saima Kayani, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Haley Kern, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Roha Khalid, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Ishani Kumar, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Michelle Machie, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Kazi Majeed, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Linda Nguyen, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Nancy Philip, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Nayana Prabhu, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Eric Remster, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Rana Said, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Lauren Sanchez, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Deepa Sirsi, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Mathew Stokes, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Afsaneh Talai, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Tyler Terrill, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Peter Tsai, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Cynthia Wang, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Jeffrey Waugh, MD Pediatric Neurologist -
Lana Harder, PhD, ABPP Pediatric Neuropsychologist -
Hillary Kimbley, PhD Pediatric Psychologist - Neurology -
Taylor Allison, PA-C Physician Assistant - Neurology -
Heather Gilbreath, PA-C Physician Assistant - Neurology -
Katherine Bruton Haynes, PA-C Physician Assistant - Neurology -
Kimberley Healing, PA-C Physician Assistant - Neurology -
Erica Knoll, PA-C Physician Assistant - Neurology -
Diana Mendoza, PA-C Physician Assistant - Neurology -
Janith Mills, PA-C Physician Assistant - Neurology -
Katelyn Randles, PA-C Physician Assistant - Neurology -
Grace Warde, PA-C Physician Assistant - Neurology -
Reana Abraham, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - Neurology -
Ravern Anderson, APRN, PNP-AC/PC Nurse Practitioner - Neurology -
Sara Katherine Tomaso Boraks Boraks, APRN, PNP-AC Nurse Practitioner - Neurology -
Allyson Ellman, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - Neurology -
Britney Etheridge-Cox, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - Neurology -
Melanie Gleich, APRN, FNP Nurse Practitioner - Neurology -
Angela Martinkus, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - Neurology -
Susan Polachek, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - Neurology -
Jennifer Watt, APRN, CNS Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neurology