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Katherine S. Taub, MD

About Katherine S. Taub, MD

Katherine S. Taub, MD, is a pediatric neurologist in the Division of Neurology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). She specializes in the ketogenic diet, pediatric epilepsy and tuberous sclerosis.

Dr. Taub is enthusiastic about the cohesive care she and her colleagues at CHOP are able to provide to children and their families.

“We are committed to delivering the best treatment to our patients as we care for all aspects of our patients’ lives,” she says.

The future holds great promise for those with epilepsy as advances in treatment take hold, she says.

Along with her work at CHOP, Dr. Taub is an Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Taub is currently researching preventive treatments for infants with tuberous sclerosis, a rare genetic condition that causes benign growths in the brain and other organs.

Titles

Attending Physician

Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Certifications

Child Neurology – American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Epilepsy – American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Awards and Honors

  • 2010, Samuel Zeritsky Award for Excellence in Research/ University of Pennsylvania Neurology Department
  • 2000, Tropia Award/ Georgetown University
  • 2000, Magnum Cum Laude/ Georgetown University
  • 2000, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society/ Georgetown University
  • 1998, Early Acceptance to Georgetown University Medical School

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

2007-present, Child Neurology Society
2007-present, American Epilepsy Society

Education & training

Medical Degree

MD - Georgetown School of Medicine, Washington, DC

Residency

Pediatrics - University of California at Irvine, Irvine, CA
Pediatric Neurology - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Epilepsy and Neurophysiology - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Publications

Publications

2014

Katherine S. Taub: Risk of seizure recurrence after achieving initial seizure freedom on the ketogenic diet. Epilepsia. 2014 Apr;55(4):579-83. doi: 10.1111/epi.12583. Epub 2014 Mar 27. 2014.

Tara Wenger, Jeffrey Gerdes, Katherine Taub, Daniel Swarr, Matthew Deardorff, and Nicholas Abend: Telemedicine for genetic and neurologic evaluation in the neonatal intensive care unit. J. Perinatol. 34(3): 234-40, March 2014.

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters

2015

Taub KS, Abend NS: Seizure Disorders. Comprehensive Critical Care Pediatrics 2nd Edition. Society of Critical Care Medicine, Page: 329-346, 2015

2012

Taub KS and Abend NS: Seizures. Clinical Handbook of Pediatrics 5th Edition. LWW, Page: 711-725, April 2012.

2011

Taub KS. Neurocutaneous disorders. In: Ludwig S, Florin T, editors. Netter's pediatrics. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2011.

2010

Katherine S. Taub and Nicholas Abend: Book review of Atlas of EEG in Critical Care by Lawrence J. Hirsch and Richard P. Brenner. Epilepsy and Behavior. Elsevier, 20: 141, 2010

Patient experience rating

(based on 95 submissions)

  • Provider listened carefully
    4.8 of 5
  • Trust provider with care
    4.8 of 5
  • Provider gave enough info about child's health
    4.8 of 5
  • Would recommend the provider
    4.9 of 5
Learn about the patient experience rating system

Comments

  • Dr. Taub was thorough in her history taking for my son. She was attentive and explained the treatment plan in detail. She answered my questions and explained in a way that I could understand.

    5 of 5
    Jul 21, 2026
  • The doctor was very kind and empathetic with us; she answered all my questions.

    5 of 5
    Jul 13, 2026
  • My son has treated with Dr. Taub for years and he feels that she pays attention to him, she listens to his concerns, she has answers for him and he feels like he's being heard and so do I.

    5 of 5
    Jul 07, 2026
  • She always listens to us, explains everything thoroughly, gives us extra information. I feel very comfortable with her and when we leave, I feel confident in what I need to do for my daughter. Thank you so much.

    5 of 5
    Jun 02, 2026
  • The provider was very thorough and went over every detail of what was going on and why it was happening.

    5 of 5
    Jun 01, 2026
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About the Patient Experience Rating System

The patient experience rating is an average of all responses to the care provider-related questions from surveys submitted by patient families and verified by our survey partner National Research Corporation (NRC Health), an independent company that specializes in patient experience. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question. Responses are measured using percent positive scoring. Percent positive is the percentage of respondents who answered with the most desirable response. We are committed to transparency and sharing the voices of our patients and families. Comments are reviewed before posting to ensure accuracy, privacy, and relevance. To provide meaningful feedback, comments are displayed on provider profiles once a sufficient number have been received. All feedback is also shared internally to support learning, recognition, and continuous improvement. The comments reflect the experiences and perspectives of the patients and families who submitted them. The comments are not endorsed by and do not reflect the views of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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