General Pediatric Neurology
General Pediatric Neurology physicians diagnose and treat all neurological disorders in children, infants and adolescents.
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For your child's appointment
Headache
Neuro-development
Seizures & Spells
Our Approach
Neurologists in the General Pediatric Neurology clinics of the Mass General Hospital Neurology Department are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric neurological disorders and diseases from the most common to the most rare. Our pediatric neurologists specialize in certain conditions and diseases within pediatrics, so children who become patients here are matched with experts who can best serve each child’s needs. These Neurologists are also trained in adult Neurology, and many are Principal Investigators conducting basic science and clinical research to advance the diagnosis and treatment of their chosen subspecialty. Our physicians comprise the majority of Pediatric Neurologists at the MassGeneral Hospital for Children.
Several of our treatment programs feature a multidisciplinary approach that includes professionals from nutrition, psychology, child psychiatry, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and speech, occupational and physical therapy.
Pediatric neurologists on staff in the Neonatal and Intensive Care Unit (NICU) see patients with wide variety of neonatal and infant neurological problems, including developmental and neuromuscular problems and seizure disorders of infancy. To request an appointment please call 617-724-6400.
Education & Training
The Partners Child Neurology Residency Training is a three-year clinical training program that includes one year of mandated clinical adult neurology training. Our program includes exposure to basic science information as it applies to the nervous system and clinical neurology. It offers many opportunities to attend neuroscience lectures, and to interface with basic and translational scientists in and outside of the Neurology Department at Mass General and our affiliates, which include the Broad Institute, Harvard Medical School and MIT. To learn more visit the Child Neurology Residency Program website.
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Clinical Subspecialties
In addition to other common neurological conditions and disorders, the Massachusetts General Hospital Child Neurology Unit encompasses the following subspecialties.
Pediatric Clinical Services with Neurology & MassGeneral Hospital for Children
| Dystonia Clinic, Ataxia | Lysosomal Disease (Adult & Child) |
| Epilepsy Service | Neurofibromatosis Clinic (Adult & Child) |
| Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Herscot Center | Neurogenetics Unit (Adult & Child) |
| Pediatric Neuromuscular Clinic | |
| Leukodystrophy Service (Adult & Child) | Stroke Service |
| Lurie Center for Autism | Tourette Syndrome/Tic Disorders Clinic |
Our Doctors
Our dedicated specialists diagnose and treat all neurological and neurogenetic conditions of infants, children and adolescents. We work in close alliance with our neurosurgical colleagues. Our neurologists are representative of the best of those practicing general pediatric neurology as well as pediatric neurology subspecialties.
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| Caviness, Verne S., MD, DPHL |
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| Dooling, Elizabeth, MD |
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| Gascon, Generoso Gutierrez, MD |
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| Joseph Glykys, MD, PhD |
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| Jones, Robin, MD |
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| Krishnamoorthy, Kalpathy, MD |
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| Lai, Florence, MD |
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| Leigh, Fawn A., MD |
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| Patricia Musolino, MD, PhD |
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| Neumeyer, Ann, MD |
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| Plotkin, Scott, MD |
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| Sassower, Kenneth, MD |
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| Sims, Katherine, MD |
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| Staley, Kevin, MD |
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| Thiele, Elizabeth, MD |
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| Thibert, Ronald L., DO, MSPH |
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| Affiliated Neurologists at Mass General Hospital | Clinical Interests |
| Schmahmann, Jeremy, MD |
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| Sharma, Nutan, MD |
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| Affiliated Neurologists at North Shore Children's Hospital | Clinical Interests |
| Hart, Edward, MD |
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| Oppenheimer, Edgar, MD |
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Related Services
As part of our multidisciplinary approach, patients may receive evaluations and treatment from the following related services.
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| Child psychiatry | Ophthalmology |
| Educational testing | Orthopedics |
| Metabolic genetics | Pharmacology |
| Neurophysiology | Physical therapy |
| Neuropsychiatric | Psychology |
| Neurorehabilitation | Sleep disorders |
| Neurosurgery | Speech and language testing |
| Nutrition | Speech therapy |
| Occupational therapy |
Pediatric Neurology Residency Program
The Partners Child Neurology Residency Program is a three-year program designed to provide residents with clinical training in child neurology, including one year of mandated clinical adult neurology training. Our program offers many opportunities to attend neuroscience lectures, and to interface with basic and translational scientists in the Neurology Department, Massachusetts General Hospital and affiliated institutions, including the Broad Institute, Harvard Medical School, MIT and other Boston-area academic institutions.
This program also has NIH funding options available for Pediatric Neurology including R25, and K12 grants.
Updated 5/10/2013
Ataxia
Ataxia causes a failure of muscle control in the arms and legs which may result in a lack of balance, coordination and possibly a disturbance in gait.
Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T)
Ataxia telangiectasia is a rare childhood disease that affects the nervous system and some other body systems.
Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD, also called attention-deficit disorder, is a behavior disorder, usually first diagnosed in childhood, that is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and, in some cases, hyperactivity.
Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that usually appears during the first three years of life.
Epilepsy and Seizures
Epilepsy is a neurological condition involving the brain that makes people more susceptible to having seizures.
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a chronic, neurological sleep disorder with no known cause. It involves the body's central nervous system. Narcolepsy is a genetic disorder, but what causes narcolepsy is not yet known.
Seizures
Epilepsy is a neurological condition involving the brain that makes people more susceptible to having seizures.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a serious breathing disorder that causes brief interruptions of breathing during sleep.
Stroke
Stroke, also called brain attack, occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted.
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Child Neurology
Wang Ambulatory Care CenterPediatric Neurology
15 Parkman Street, 7th Floor, Suite 720
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-724-6400
Public Transportation Access: yes
Disabled Access: yes
Mailing Address
Massachusetts General Hospital
Pediatric Neurology
Mailcode: WACC 7-720
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
Clinical Staff ContactsIf you are not sure of what type of services you need or would like general information, please call the pediatric neurology Patient Service Coordinator at 617-724-6400.
Child Neurology Triage Nurse
Catherine Becker 617-643-2219
Child Neurology Practice Manager
Zaida M. Ortega 617-726-6442
Next Steps:
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