Child Neurology at Children's Mercy
Experienced care for your child’s developing brain and body
Every pediatric neurologist at Children’s Mercy is an expert in understanding the growing brains and nervous systems of children and teens. Many also have advanced expertise in a specific area of neurology, such as epilepsy, headaches and Tourette syndrome.
Our team of more than 100 neurology staff members are committed to providing the highest level of care:
- We are recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a Level 4 Center, the highest level in epileptic care.
- Children with Tourette syndrome receive the highest level of care in the Midwest at the Children’s Mercy Tourette Syndrome Center of Excellence — the nation’s only center of excellence devoted exclusively to kids.
- The Headache Treatment Center and Headache Relief Clinic bring answers for children with persistent headache pain.
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Neurology services at Children’s Mercy include care for kids with all kinds of brain and nervous system conditions, including:
- Epilepsy
- Tourette syndrome
- Headaches and migraines
- Movement disorders and spasticity
- Neurocutaneous disorders, including Tuberous Sclerosis and Neurofibromatosis
- Autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other neurodevelopmental differences
- Pediatric stroke
- Kernicterus
Ketogenic diet for pediatric epilepsy: Vito's story
Diagnosed with the rare genetic disorder Glut1 as an infant, Vito Costanza had constant seizures until beginning the ketogenic diet at Children’s Mercy. Thankfully, the diet has been a lifesaver for Vito.
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