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Wendy Edlund, MD

Wendy Edlund, MD, Child Neurologist and Pediatric Sleep Doctor at CHKD

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Education

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University

Residency: Mayo Clinic

Fellowship: Mayo Clinic

Certification

American Board of Neurology Sq Child Neurology

Sleep Medicine

Bio

Dr. Edlund is a child neurologist and pediatric sleep doctor. She is passionate about making sure children get the sleep they need to learn, grow, and enjoy life.

Dr. Edlund completed her training in pediatrics, child neurology, and sleep medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She received her medical degree at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio.

She has expertise in helping children overcome sleep difficulties, as well as identifying and treating underlying sleep disorders that may contribute to poor sleep, such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, or circadian rhythm disorders. She recognizes the impact a child's sleep problem has on the entire family, and is eager to help.

Dr. Edlund serves on the guidelines subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and is a reviewer for the Journal of Child Neurology.

Dr. Edlund lives in Norfolk with her husband and daughter, and loves baking, camping, hiking, backpacking, and traveling.

Additional Information

Research Area(s)

  • Restless Legs Syndrome
  • Narcolepsy 
  • Sleep Disorders

Clinical Interests

  • Healthy Sleep Habits

Awards and Honors

  • Chief Resident, Child and Adolescent Neurology, Mayo Clinic

Community Involvement

Wish Granter, Make-A-Wish Foundation

Refer to Sleep Medicine

CHKD's Center for Pediatric Sleep Medicine provides the diagnostic and treatment services children and teens need to get a good night's sleep. A good night's sleep is critical to a child's health, happiness and success in school. When problems interrupt normal sleep patterns, it is important to identify the underlying causes.

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