Advanced pediatric neurology and epilepsy care
Pediatric neurologists at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital - Indianapolis Pediatric Neurology have the expertise to deliver advanced care for epilepsy, pediatric stroke, headaches, movement disorders and other neurological conditions that can affect your child's brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. Our board-certified child neurologists and care teams have the combined expertise of many pediatric specialists to deliver personalized care for your child’s overall health.
For providers making a referral to a pediatric neurologist, call 317-338-1600.
What to expect at your child’s neurology appointment
The last thing you want is for your child to feel sick longer than necessary. Our neurologists and care teams start by listening to get to know you and your child. During your child’s exam, the doctor reviews your child’s health history, your family history, and completes a thorough neurologic exam. If blood tests and imaging are recommended, our care team helps coordinate those appointments.
Pediatric neurology care in Indiana
Our experienced pediatric neurologists provide comprehensive care and services at our Indianapolis office. We can also coordinate some services in other locations, including electroencephalograms, imaging and lab work. And our pediatric neurologists provide 24 hour emergency care. Our pediatric neurologists and care teams specialize in diagnosing and treating children with many neurologic conditions, including:
- Brain and spinal cord tumors
- Chiari malformations (when part of the brain bulges through an opening in the skull)
- Congenital anomalies (disorders or malformations that are present at birth)
- Demyelinating disorders
- Developmental disorders (autism, attention deficit disorder, and language disorders)
- Diseases of the peripheral nerves
- Epilepsy and seizures
- Headache and migraine
- Hydrocephalus (build up of fluid around the brain)
- Mitochondrial disorders
- Movement disorders (dystonia, spasticity, tremor and tics)
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurogenetic disorders
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Prenatal neurological anomalies
- Stroke
- Tourette syndrome
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion
- Tuberous sclerosis
- Other neurological condition
Dedicated pediatric epilepsy program for children and young adults
Having a child diagnosed with epilepsy can be overwhelming. At Peyton Manning Children's Hospital, our experienced child neurologists provide comprehensive care for patients with epilepsy – from infants to young adults. We use testing such as electroencephalograms and MRI scanning, along with genetic testing, to diagnose the cause of your child’s seizures. We also have a dedicated epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU). Our pediatric neurologists provide multiple treatment options including medical management, ketogenic diet, vagal nerve stimulation, and referral to a pediatric neurosurgeon, depending on the cause of your child’s seizures. We personalize your child’s treatment. Our goal is to provide the latest and best possible treatment for your child.
Preventive care for children with neurologic conditions
Our doctors and care teams focus on care that’s right for your child and family. Children with a chronic neurologic condition are at greater risk for complications from flu and other infections. That’s why it’s important to talk to your child’s care team if you notice symptoms such as:
- Difficulty coughing
- Having problem moving arms and legs
- Head or spine pain
- Muscle weakness
- Problems swallowing or clearing fluid from their airway
- Seizure
Care for neurodevelopmental disorders
At Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital we focus on helping each child develop their special abilities. If your child is diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder, talk to our neurologist about connecting you with a specialist in autism, attention deficit disorder and language disorder care, called a developmental and behavioral pediatrician. We also have specialists in genetic and developmental care, pediatric rehabilitation therapy and support services.