Department of Medicine

Pediatric Neurology

Specialized Neurological Care, Empowering Children to Thrive

Pediatric neurology department in SKMC is dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and managing neurological disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. The department offers comprehensive diagnostic evaluation. Advanced neurophysiological monitoring includes long-term video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy evaluation, comprehensive seizure management, including ketogenic diet programs, vagal nerve stimulation, and evaluation for epilepsy surgery.

We provide treatment of neuromuscular conditions incorporating genetic therapies and coordinated rehabilitation. We treat cerebral palsy, dystonia, tics, and Tourette syndrome, often utilizing botulinum toxin injection, intrathecal baclofen pump and SDR surgery. The team works closely with paediatric critical care to provide specialized management for status epilepticus, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and encephalopathy. The pediatric neurology departments strive to optimize neurological outcomes while supporting the holistic wellbeing of children and their families facing complex nervous system disorders.

Why Choose Us?

Highly Specialized Expertise

The pediatric neurology team consists of experienced specialists trained in managing a wide range of neurological conditions in children.

Comprehensive Service Offerings

The department offers outpatient, inpatient, and daycare services, providing continuity of care for all patients.

Multidisciplinary Approach

The team collaborates closely with other pediatric specialties to offer integrated care for complex neurological disorders.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

SKMC is equipped with advanced diagnostic tools, including EEG, EMG, and neurophysiology studies, ensuring accurate assessments and timely interventions.

Innovative Treatments

SKMC offers cutting-edge therapies, such as novel genetic treatments for SMA and dystrophinopathies, ketogenic diets, and Botox clinics.

Our Expertise

The Pediatric Neurology Division at SKMC provides diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of conditions, including:

General Pediatric Neurology Disorders: Headaches, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, learning difficulties, abnormal head shapes, vision and hearing disorders.
Neuromuscular Disorders: Complex genetic and acquired muscle and nerve disorders, including novel genetic treatments for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and dystrophinopathies.
Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders: Comprehensive management of focal, generalized, and complex epilepsies, including febrile convulsions, ketogenic diets, vagal nerve stimulation, and epilepsy surgery assessment.
Cerebrovascular and Neuro-inflammatory Disorders: Diagnosis and management of stroke, infections, and autoimmune neurological conditions.
Neuro-metabolic and Neuro-degenerative Disorders: Expert care for rare inherited conditions affecting the nervous system.
Neonatal Neurological Disorders: Evaluation and management of neurological concerns in newborns.
Movement and Sleep Disorders: Care for congenital and acquired movement disorders, as well as sleep disorders in children.
Systemic Disorders Affecting the Nervous System: Multidisciplinary management of neurological manifestations related to oncology, nephrology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and rheumatology.