
Neurology Program
The Pediatric Neurology Program provides world-class care for a wide range of neurological disorders, which are conditions involving the brain, spinal cord or nerves. We see kids of all ages, including infants, children and adolescents. Because we work solely with pediatric patients, all our services are designed to meet the special needs of young bodies and minds.
Your child's neurology team
Our care team includes neuropediatricians and pediatric neurologists, some with advanced training in specific areas related to children's neurological health.
As many of our young patients have complex conditions that require numerous types of expertise, we often work closely with colleagues in pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurointerventional radiology, neuropsychology and other specialties.
We take a personalized approach to care, designing treatment plans for each child's needs, age and stage of development. Our providers offer the latest treatments and are involved in directing clinical trials – studies that can provide patients with access to experimental therapies if traditional options have failed.
When needed, we will refer your child to one of our subspecialty programs, which include the following:
- Pediatric Brain Tumor Program
- Pediatric Cerebrovascular and Stroke Program
- Pediatric Epilepsy Program
- Pediatric Headache Program
- Pediatric Spina Bifida Program
For a full list of neurology clinics and programs, please visit the Pediatric Brain Center.
Navigating your child's neurological care
Together with our dedicated support staff, we strive to make the treatment process easier on families, from coordinating same-day appointments with multiple specialists to linking parents with support resources both within UCSF and elsewhere.
Our specialists see patients at locations throughout the Bay Area, and we'll help you find the services your child needs at a location that's convenient for you.
Our locations (8)
We're moving to a new building in San Ramon
Opening in September 2025
Our pediatric clinics in San Ramon are temporarily closed while we relocate to a new building that will support our ongoing commitment to accessible, high-quality pediatric care in the East Bay. Services will resume in September at 12677 Alcosta Blvd.
Our team
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Audrey E. Foster-Barber
MD, PhD
Pediatric Neurology -
Kendall Nash
MD
Pediatric Neurology -
Alicia Callejo-Black
MD
Pediatrics Accepting new patients -
Alex Fay
MD, PhD
Pediatric Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine -
Christine Fox
MD, MS
Vascular Neurology, Pediatric Neurology -
Carla Francisco
MD
Pediatric Neurology -
Heather Fullerton
MD, MA
Vascular Neurology, Pediatric Neurology -
Marisa Gardner
MD
Pediatric Neurology -
Hannah Glass
MD, MS
Pediatric Neurology -
Ana Grijalvo Perez
MD
Pediatric Neurology -
Mary Jeno
MD
Pediatric Neurology -
Bethany Johnson-Kerner
MD, PhD
Pediatric Neurology -
Virgina Lee
MD
Pediatric Neurology -
Adriana Morell
MD
Pediatric Neurology -
Ali Mostajelean
MD
Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Epilepsy Neurology -
Ann Oh
MD
Pediatric Neurology -
Bridget LaMonica Ostrem
MD
Pediatric Neurology -
Alyssa Reddy
MD
Pediatric Neurology -
Lauren Shin
MD
Neurology -
Jonathan Strober
MD
Pediatric Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine -
Rachel Vassar
MD
Pediatric Neurology -
Sharon Williams
MD
Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics -
Yvonne W. Wu
MD, MPH
Pediatric Neurology -
Jennifer Yuen
DO
Pediatric Neurology -
Amanda E. Wagstaff
PhD
Psychology -
Bernice Cheng
NP, CPNP
Neurology -
Elizabeth DaCosta
MPH, PA
Epilepsy Neurology
Awards & recognition
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Ranked among the nation's best in 11 specialties
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One of the nation's best for neurology & neurosurgery
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in NIH funding among U.S. neurology programs
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your child's condition
- List of medications, including dosages, plus any your child is allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
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