Pediatric Neurology
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Contact Our Neuroscience Center
Phone: (757) 668-9920
Email: Neurology@CHKD
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Questions about your bill? Please call (757) 668-7200.
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Our Team Approach to Care
Pediatric neurologists at CHKD provide comprehensive, family-centered care for children with acute and chronic disorders of the of the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and peripheral nervous system. These disorders can have wide-ranging effects on a child’s development and quality of life. When your child has a neurological condition, you want the most advanced care available. Our team of pediatric neurologists offer the latest treatments, as well as minimally invasive treatments whenever possible.
Our goal at the Neuroscience Center is to provide the best possible care for every patient – from birth to age 21 – through close collaboration with other specialists throughout the health system to provide comprehensive, effective care for each patient. Our team of board-certified specialists and neuro-science trained providers are experts in the evaluation and treatment of a variety of pediatric neurological conditions.
We offer a variety of programs and clinics for the following conditions.
Conditions We Treat
- ADHD: Disorders of attention
- Disorders of the brain
- Duchenne muscular dystrophy
- Neurogenetic disorders
- Spinal muscular atrophy
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Epilepsy
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Concussions and other head injuries
- Headache disorders
- Tourette syndrome and tic disorders
- Developmental disabilites and delays
- Movement disorders
Insurance and Billing Information
We accept all major insurances, including Virginia Medicaid, Tricare, and Cardinal Health. Please take the time to understand how your insurance plan works, especially regarding annual deductibles and co-pays, which can affect your out-of-pocket costs.
Unless you have HMO insurance that requires a referral from a primary care physician, a referral is not required. You can simply call our office to make an appointment.
If your insurance does require a referral, make sure it has not expired and remember to bring it with you to the appointment.
Everyone should bring a government-issued photo ID and their insurance card to every medical appointment.
We offer in-depth information about insurance in our billing and insurance section.
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Gene Therapies at CHKD
In this video, Dr. Crystal Proud, an international expert on Elevidys treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy shares how novel therapeutics and gene therapies are helping patients at CHKD. Visit our neuromuscular clinic to learn more.
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