Pediatric Neurology

Pediatric neurology is the care and treatment of brain, spine, and nervous system problems in babies, kids, and teens. A child might be referred to a pediatric neurologist to learn more about their condition. They may also see a pediatric neurologist to get special treatment for their symptoms.

Conditions we treat

Our team of pediatric neurologists diagnoses and treats a wide variety of pediatric neurological conditions. These include:

  • Brain tumors
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Developmental delay
  • Dopa-responsive dystonia
  • Epilepsy
  • Headaches
  • Migraines
  • Movement disorders
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neurodegenerative disorders/leukodystrophy
  • Neurometabolic disorders
  • Storage diseases
  • Tics/Tourette's syndrome

We have strong programs in general clinical pediatric neurology, pediatric neurometabolic and neurodegenerative disorders, and pediatric epilepsy.

A multidisciplinary approach

We work closely with neuroscience specialists and others in many programs and departments, including:

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is the only Level 4 Epilepsy Center in New Hampshire

The Epilepsy Center is recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a Level 4 epilepsy center. Level 4 epilepsy centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest level of medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy.

Visit the Epilepsy Center website