Department of Pediatric Neurology
Carilion Children’s pediatric neurology department delivers expert care for children with seizures, developmental delays and other neurological disorders, especially when primary treatments have been ineffective.
About
Department specs
Services
- Deep brain stimulation
- Diagnostic evaluations
- Epilspy monitoring unit
- Hospital consultation
Conditions Treated
- Head or brain trauma
- Seizures or epilepsy
- Brain tumors
- Hydrocephalus
- Neuromuscular disease
- Metabolic genetic disorders
- Movement disorders, including spasticity
- Developmental concerns (delayed coordination, speech or motor skills, mental retardation, autism, sleep disorders)
Faculty
Faculty
Education
Overview
As a program, we are deeply committed to the professional and personal growth of our residents. Our comprehensive curriculum aims to prepare excellent pediatricians who are competitive fellowship candidates and equally confident in entering practice following graduation. We strive to address the growing challenges facing pediatric physicians, and as such, have emphasized patient advocacy, quality improvement and mental health as key aspects of our training. Carilion Children’s partnership with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine allows residents to collaborate with other professionals on world-class research opportunities. To learn more, visit our Pediatrics Residency page.