Pediatric neurologists at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of children with acute and chronic neurological problems. Neurological conditions for which patients are commonly referred include seizures/epilepsy, headaches, developmental delay and Tourette's syndrome.
Patients with central nervous system neoplasms (benign or malignant tumors), neuromuscular disorders, neurocutaneous syndromes and metabolic disorders are also seen for evaluation and treatment.
Pediatric neurology services include:
- Multidisciplinary programs for muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy and myelodysplasia
- State-of-the-art neuroimaging and neurophysiology services including computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), ambulatory electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring, inpatient EEG video telemetry and evoked potentials
- Inpatient consultation services in the UMass Memorial Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Sleep studies to assist in the relief of symptoms associated with sleep disorders
Appointments and Staff
For help in choosing a physician, call 800-431-5151.
To contact the Pediatric Neurology Division administrative office, call 508-856-3279.
UMass Memorial Medical Group Pediatric Neurologists
To schedule an appointment, call 774-442-5695 or click on the profiles below.
Seema Adhami, MD
Brian Dessureau, PhD
Paul Marshall, MD, Chief, Pediatric Neurology
Christy Stine, MD