Division of Neurology
Learning your child has a neurologic disorder can be overwhelming. It can be difficult to come to terms with this diagnosis and know where to turn for help. We are here for you with the answers and advanced treatment options you and your child need. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has one of the largest neurology programs in the world. Each year, more than 25,000 children suffering from disorders related to the nervous system and their families seek care here. We provide expert clinical care for children with the full range of conditions, and we offer support services to help you and your family cope throughout this experience.
How we serve you
Your child's neurologist is not only an expert in caring for children and adolescents with all types of neurological disorders, they are also actively involved in research to develop new ways to treat neurological disorders to improve outcomes for children.
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Brachial Plexus Injury Program -
Cardiac Kids Developmental Follow-up Program -
CDKL5 Clinic -
Home Care Program -
Clinic for BPAN and WDR45-related Disorders -
Department of Neurodiagnostics -
Dietary Treatment Program -
Division of Neurosurgery -
EEG Testing -
Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative (ENGIN) -
Fetal Neuroprotection and Neuroplasticity Program -
Friedreich's Ataxia Program -
Leukodystrophy Center -
Myelitis and Myelopathy Clinic -
Neonatal Neurocritical Care Program -
Neuromuscular Program -
Epilepsy Program -
Pediatric Headache Program -
MS and Neuroinflammatory Disorders Clinic -
Brain Tumor Program -
Pediatric Stroke Program -
Rett Syndrome Clinic -
Stereo-EEG
Conditions we treat
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4H leukodystrophy -
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) -
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) -
Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome (AGS) -
Arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) -
Alexander disease -
Brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries -
Brain abscess -
CDKL5 deficiency disorder -
Cerebral cavernous malformation -
Chiari malformation -
Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy -
Cerebral sinovenous thrombosis (CSVT) -
Concussion -
Dystonia -
Encephalitis -
Epilepsy -
Fainting (syncope) -
FOXG1 syndrome -
Friedreich's ataxia -
Guillain-Barre syndrome -
Hypomyelination with atrophy of the basal ganglia and cerebellum (H-ABC) -
Headaches -
Hemorrhagic stroke -
Hydrocephalus -
Infantile spasms syndrome (West syndrome) -
KCNB1-related disorders -
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome -
Leukodystrophy -
MECP2 duplication syndrome -
Microcephaly -
Moyamoya disease -
Multiple sclerosis -
Muscular dystrophy -
Myasthenia gravis -
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease (MOGAD) -
Optic neuritis -
Rett syndrome -
Seizures -
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) -
Pediatric stroke -
TBCK syndrome -
Tourette syndrome -
Trinucleotide repeats: fragile x syndrome -
WDR45-related disorders and BPAN
Why Choose CHOP for Neurology
The Division of Neurology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric neurology programs in the world. We are consistently ranked a world leader in the field.
Meet your team
Our pediatric neurologists have advanced training and experience in treating the full spectrum of neurological disorders in children and adolescents, which means the best possible care for your child.
Neurology locations
Our pediatric neurology specialists provide care at many CHOP Care Network locations located throughout the region.
Our multidisciplinary research
The multidisciplinary team within the Division of Neurology is composed of multiple centers of excellence with over a dozen active clinical trials. Research focuses include leukodystrophies, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders and multiple sclerosis, among others.
Division of Neurology resources
We have created resources to help you find answers to your questions and feel confident with the care you are providing your child.
Patient stories
Your child’s neurology appointment
Our team has put together some useful information for families to review before an appointment with the Division of Neurology. Learn what materials to send us, when to contact your insurance company, and what to expect at your appointment and after your visit.
Pediatric Neurology Training Opportunities
The Division of Neurology provides multiple professional training and education opportunities.
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