Dr. Stephen L. Nelson, Jr.
Dr. Stephen Nelson, Jr. is a triple board-certified pediatric neurologist with more than 15 years of experience. He holds board certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in epilepsy and neurology, and in general pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Nelson is widely published and a member of more than dozen professional medical associations. He has been the recipient of numerous honors and awards throughout his distinguished career. In addition to this practice as a pediatric neurologist, Dr. Nelson is a subject matter expert, educator and consultant in the fields of child neurology, pediatrics and epilepsy.
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WHAT IS A PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGIST?
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A pediatric neurologist or child neurologist is a doctor who specializes in treating nervous system problems in children. This includes diseases of the brain, spinal cord and nerves, such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy and a wide variety of nerve and muscle diseases. These doctors treat disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, childhood and adolescence. Training to become a pediatric neurologist requires approximately 13 years of training after high school.
Pediatric neurologists treat both inherited and acquired neurological problems in children. They treat neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and peripheral neuropathy in children. Pediatric neurologists diagnose and treat disorders affecting the brain such as mental retardation, seizure disorders, brain tumors and traumatic brain injuries. These doctors also diagnose and manage behavioral disorders such as attention-deficit disorder, sleep problems and autism, as well as developmental disorders such as developmental delay in motor milestones or speech.
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