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CHKD gene therapy team and patient Karson Blanchard.
Groundbreaking Treatment Options

New life-saving treatments are available for patients with neuromuscular disease like Duchenne muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy.

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Dr. Crystal Proud, pediatric neurologist at CHKD, smiles proudly with patient Kaeli Price.
Hope for Kaeli

Dr. Crystal Proud, pediatric neurologist at CHKD smiles proudly with patient Kaeli Price who was the first patient in Virginia to receive a new treatment for spinal muscular atrophy.

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Pediatric Neurology

Meet Our Care Team

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.

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Phone: (757) 668-9920
Email: Neurology@CHKD

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Questions about your bill? Please call (757) 668-7200.

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Clinical Trials

Neurology clinical trials are available for children, adolescents, and young adults. Learn more about available studies at CHKD.

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

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.

Refer to Neurology

The neurology team at CHKD team provides health care services for acute and chronic disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems and neuromuscular system for patients from birth through 21 years of age.

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.

Learn more about gene therapy here.

Wide Angle of a hallway in the Neuroscience Unit at CHKD.

Level 3 Epilepsy Center

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters is accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a level 3 epilepsy center. Level 3 epilepsy centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest level medical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy.