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Pediatric Neurology Specialists

The following physicians and advanced practice nurses specialize in treating children with neurology-related complications. Ple​ase note, not all of our specialists are available at every location. Select their names to learn more about their special interest areas and locations.

Leon G. Epstein, MD

Division Head, Neurology; Derry A. and Donald L. Shoemaker Professor of Pediatric Neurology

Call 1.800.543.7362

Linda C. Laux, MD

Associate Division Head, Neurology; Section Head, Epilepsy Center; Lorna S. and James P. Langdon Chair in Pediatric Neurology

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Joyce Wu, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

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Denis I. Altman, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

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Megan Barry, DO

Attending Physician, Neurology

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Alma Bicknese, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

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David Bieber, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology and Epilepsy Center

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Steven B. Coker, MD

Neurologist, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Pediatric Outpatient Center

Divya N. Desai, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology and Epilepsy Center

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Joanna I. Garcia Pierce, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology and Epilepsy Center

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Rebecca M. Garcia-Sosa, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology and Epilepsy Center

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Tracy S. Gertler, MD, PhD

Attending Physician, Neurology; Founders' Board Chair in Neurocritical Care

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S. Anne Joseph, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

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Anisa F. Kelley, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

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Nancy L. Kuntz, MD

Attending Physician, Division of Neurology; Medical Director, Mazza Foundation Neuromuscular Program; Director, Muscular Dystrophy Association Care Center

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Erin McGinnis, MS, CGC

Genetic Counselor II, Neurology

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Bridget McGowen, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

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Divakar S. Mithal, MD, PhD

Attending Physician, Neurology; Founders' Board Chair in Neurocritical Care

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Sunila O'Connor, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology and Epilepsy Center

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Meghan E. O'Neill, MD

Attending Physician, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics; Attending Physician, Neurology

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Murad M. Omery, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

Call 630.933.6631

Andrea C. Pardo, MD, FAAP

Attending Physician, Neurology; Medical Director, Ruth D. & Ken M. Davee Pediatric Neurocritical Care Program

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Reega D. Purohit, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

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Vamshi K. Rao, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

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Jennifer P. Rubin, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

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Diana Sieciechowicz, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology and Epilepsy Center

Priyamvada Tatachar, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology and Epilepsy Center

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Kavita Thakkar, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

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Laura E. Vernon, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

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Jeremy N. Wong, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

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Lauren Baidoo, APRN, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner, Neurology

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Kelly Dunne, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC

Family Nurse Practitioner, Neurology

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Allison D. Dye, APRN-NP, CPNP-PC

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Neurology

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Breanne Fisher, MSN, APRN-NP, CPNP

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Epilepsy Center

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Ashley Funk McPartlin, APRN-NP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Neurology

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Kathleen L. Kennedy, APRN-NP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Neurology

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Megan E. Masters, APRN-NP, CPNP-PC

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Neurology and Epilepsy Center

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Michele G. Mills, MS, APRN, CPNP

Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Neurocritical Care

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Amy Tennant, MS, APRN-NP, CPNP

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Epilepsy Center

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Danielle Trokey, APRN-NP, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner, Neurology

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Michelle M. Yee, APRN, NP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Neurology

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Elizabeth M. Berry-Kravis, MD, PhD

Attending Physician, Neurology

Colleen M. Buhrfiend, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

Peter T. Heydemann, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

Haidar Kabbani, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

Charles J. Marcuccilli, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

Lubov F. Romantseva, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology

Stephanie D. Snyder, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner, Neurology

Leslie Sondeen-Opila, APRN, NP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Neurology

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