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Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery

Nurse Jackie Miller examines a young patient
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Life-Changing Neurology and Neurosurgery Care for Children

Our pediatric neurologists and neurosurgeons work closely together to coordinate effective, comprehensive and innovative treatment plans for children with neurological illnesses. As leaders in pediatric neuroscience research, our experts are also aggressively exploring new strategies to optimize and individualize care for the entire spectrum of pediatric neurological disease.
Pediatric neurologists Dr. Douglas Nordli and Dr. Chalongchai Phitsanuwong talking while walking down a halfway

Meet Our Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery Specialists

The experts on our team pride themselves on being at the forefront of pediatric care. That's why our comprehensive team of pediatric specialists, nurses and support staff spends so much one-on-one time with all of the children and their families, as we know first-hand the profound effect that caring and compassion can have on a child's prognosis.

Neurosurgeon Issam Awad, MD, examining a young patient

Leaders in Pediatric Neuroscience

Our patients often have access to new treatments years before they are widely available at other medical centers. Many of our neurologists and neurosurgeons are actively exploring promising new therapies for neurocutaneous disorders, epilepsy, neurofibromatosis and other neurological problems that affect children.

Neurological Conditions in Children We Treat

Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery Locations in Chicago, South Suburbs and Merrillville

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