U.S. News & World Report ranks our pediatric neurology program #3 nationally and best in the Mid-Atlantic.
The Children’s National Hospital Division of Neurology includes an expert team of neurologists, neurology nurses, social workers and others. They work together to provide your child with effective, compassionate care. In fact, Children’s National consistently ranks among the top pediatric neurology programs in the country according to U.S. News & World Report.
At Children’s National, our sole focus is to provide age-appropriate care that improves your child’s quality of life. Every one of our neurologists has specialized training in child neurology and all have fields of expertise in subsets of child neurology. We use the latest diagnostic imaging tests and the least invasive, most effective treatments to care for even the most complex neurological conditions. Our programs and services address the wide range of neurological issues that some children face.
You can be assured that:
If your child is an existing patient in certain specialties, you can schedule their appointments online through the MyChildrensPortal. Learn more information about the patient portal and how to sign up.
If you are new to Children's National and need to make an appointment in Cardiology or Neurology, learn more about how to schedule an appointment online.
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We treat many different conditions including:
Our team uses the latest techniques and technologies to provide accurate diagnosis and rapid treatment for children with neurological disorders. We take the time to explain the diagnostic tests available for your child, answering your questions and making sure that you are completely comfortable with the process. In fact, we are nationally recognized by organizations such as National Association of Epilepsy Centers for maintaining the highest levels of testing and quality.
Advanced neurologic testing available at Children’s National includes:
As well as:
For more information, call us at 202-476-2120. To make an appointment, call us at 202-476-3611.
When Trace was born in 2021, he had HME and seizures that evolved into infantile spasms before his second month of life, a type of seizure that causes serious neurodevelopmental delays.
William D. Gaillard Division Chief, Epilepsy and Neurophysiology Division Chief, NeurologyDirector, Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy ProgramAssociate Director, Center for Neuroscience Research
Roger Packer Senior Vice President, Center for Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine Director, Gilbert Neurofibromatosis Institute Director, Brain Tumor Institute
Andrea Gropman Division Chief, Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics and Neurogenetics
Elizabeth Wells Vice President, Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine CenterNeurologist
Marc DiFazio Vice President, Ambulatory Services Neurologist Past President, Medical Staff
Marc DiSabella Director, Headache Program Program Director, Child Neurology FellowshipMedical Director, Neurology Education Neurologist
Adre Du Plessis Division Chief, Prenatal and Transitional PediatricsDirector, Prenatal Pediatrics InstituteDirector, Prenatal Brain Program
Lauren Dome Nurse Practitioner
Kathryn Havens Physician Assistant
Bennett Lavenstein Co-Director, Movement Disorders ProgramNeurologist
Juma Mbwana Director, Neuroscience Medical UnitNeurologist
Sarah Mulkey Co-Director, Congenital Infection Program Director, Prenatal and Neonatal Fellowship Prenatal and Neonatal Neurologist
William McClintock Neurologist
Paola Pergami Neurologist
Steven Stasheff Neurologist
Laura Tochen Co-Director, Movement Disorders ProgramCo-Director, Myelin Disorders ProgramNeurologist
Tammy Tsuchida Neurophysiologist Neonatal Neurologist
Mara Zaiderman Nurse Practitioner
Tesfaye Zelleke Neurophysiologist
Diana Bharucha Goebel Neuromuscular Neurologist
Thanh Nguyen Neurologist
Thuy-Anh Vu Neurophysiologist
John Schreiber Director, Epilepsy Genetics ProgramDirector, ElectroencephalographyNeurophysiologist
Anne Vasiliadis Nurse Practitioner
Marian Kolodgie Nurse Practitioner
Raquel Langdon Assistant Director, Headache ProgramNeurologist
Dewi Frances Depositario Cabacar Neurophysiologist
Nancy Elling Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic Nurse Coordinator
Ilana Kahn Clinical Director, Neuroimmunology Director, Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Options
Tayyba Anwar NeurologistNeurophysiologistNeonatal Neurologist
Kathleen Atmore Developmental Neuropsychologist,Autism Specialist
Miriam Bloom Hospitalist
Justin Burton Division Chief, Pediatric Rehabilitation MedicinePediatric Rehabilitation Specialist
Jessica Chong Physician Assistant
Nathan T. Cohen Neurologist
Dorothy Davis Nurse Practitioner
Elizabeth Duke Neurologist
Melissa Fleming Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist
Jessica Green Nurse Practitioner
Meaghan Kelly Neurologist
Alexandra Kornbluh Director, Neuroimmunology Investigational TherapeuticsNeurologist
Youssef A. Kousa Neonatal NeurologistDirector, Zika Genetics Consortium
Tarannum Lateef Neurologist
Kelli Morrissey Physician Assistant
Kierre Nelson Medical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Consult Liaison Service Associate Program Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Training Program Psychiatrist
Archana Pasupuleti Neurophysiologist
Douglas Postels Neurologist
Jullie Rhee Nurse Practitioner
Eleni Rizakos Psychologist
Arnold Sansevere JR Director, Critical Care EEG MonitoringCo-Director, Critical Care NeurologyNeurologistNeurophysiologist
Sarah Schlatterer Director, Neurocardiac Critical CarePrenatal and Neonatal Neurologist
Claudine Sinsioco Neurologist
Jeffrey Strelzik Associate Director, Child Neurology Fellowship Program Director, Headache Infusion Program Medical Director, Neurology Education Neurologist
Abigail Turner Neurologist
Alyssa Weinstein Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Susanne Yoon Neurologist
Alonso Zea Vera NeurologistPediatric Movement Disorder Specialist
Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., was ranked No. 5 nationally in the U.S. News & World Report 2022-23 Best Children’s Hospitals annual rankings.