Our Division of Neurology is growing. More families bring children with neurological problems to us for care than to any other single hospital in the region.
Many of the outpatient consultations are often second and third opinions for children with the most complicated neurological disorders in the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Ranked 10th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the division offers experts in epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, neuro-oncology, neurogenetics, behavioral neurology including attention-deficit disorder, Tourette syndrome and neurovirology.
Children's Memorial Epilepsy Center, led by Douglas R. Nordli, Jr., MD, is internationally known for its clinical work and research. Staff members have expertise in less invasive epilepsy surgery, ketogenic diet, clinical drug trials, febrile status epilepticus and complex forms of refractory epilepsy.
The center uses a comprehensive, child-centered approach to the treatment of seizure disorders. With a multidisciplinary team, child-friendly facility, and state-of-the-art technology, the program provides the comprehensive care necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
Almost every known illness affects the brain and nervous system, which is why one in three children hospitalized here is seen by a neurologist at some time during their hospital stay.
To provide the best care possible, our specialists team with nurses and nurse practitioners with expertise in neurological disorders. These nurses include Robin Celano, ND, APN, NP, and Leslie Sondeen-Opila, APN, NP.