Neurology Program
The Pediatric Neurology Program provides world-class care for a wide range of neurological disorders – conditions involving the brain, spinal cord or nerves. We treat 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 pediatric neurologists, some with advanced training in specific areas related to children's neurological health.
As many of our young patients have complex neurological conditions that require additional 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 pediatric neurologists offer the latest treatments and participate in clinical trials – studies that can provide access to experimental therapies when traditional options haven’t been successful.
If needed, we may refer your child to one of our subspecialty programs, such as the following:
- Brain Tumor Program
- Cerebrovascular and Stroke Program
- Epilepsy Program
- Headache Program
- Spina Bifida Program
For a full list of neurology clinics and programs, please visit the Pediatric Brain Center.
Helping you navigate 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 pediatric neurologists 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 (9)
Our team
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Audrey E. Foster-Barber
MD, PhD
Pediatric neurologist -
Kendall Nash
MD
Pediatric neurologist -
Alex Fay
MD, PhD
Pediatric neurologist and neuromuscular specialist -
Christine Fox
MD, MAS
Pediatric vascular neurologist -
Carla Francisco
MD
Pediatric neurologist -
Heather Fullerton
MD, MAS
Pediatric vascular neurologist -
Dawn Gano
MD, MAS
Pediatric neurologist -
Marisa Gardner
MD
Pediatric neurologist and epilepsy specialist -
Hannah Glass
MDCM, MAS
Pediatric neurologist -
Ana Grijalvo Perez
MD
Pediatric neurologist and movement disorders specialist -
Mary Jeno
MD
Pediatric neurologist -
Bethany Johnson-Kerner
MD, PhD
Pediatric neurologist -
Virgina Lee
MD
Pediatric neurologist -
Jennifer Martelle Tu
MD, PhD
Pediatric neurologist -
Adriana Morell
MD
Pediatric neurologist -
Ali Mostajelean
MD
Pediatric neurologist and epilepsy specialist -
Ann Oh
MD
Pediatric neurologist -
Bridget LaMonica Ostrem
MD, PhD
Pediatric neurologist -
Alyssa Reddy
MD
Pediatric neurologist and neuro-oncologist -
Alice R. Edwards
DO, MSc
Pediatric neurologist -
Elliott H. Sherr
MD, PhD
Pediatric neurologist -
Jonathan Strober
MD
Pediatric neurologist and neuromuscular specialist -
Rachel Vassar
MD
Pediatric vascular neurologist -
Sharon Williams
MD
Pediatric critical care specialist -
Yvonne W. Wu
MD, MPH
Pediatric neurologist -
Jennifer Yuen
DO
Pediatric neurologist -
Nicolle Napier-Ionascu
PsyD
Neuropsychologist -
Amanda E. Wagstaff
PhD
Pediatric psychologist -
Bernice Cheng
NP, MSN
Nurse practitioner -
Elizabeth DaCosta
PA-C, MPH
Physician assistant -
Desiree Dieste
MSW, MPH
Pediatric social worker -
Kelly Fagan Angel
RN, BSN
Nurse -
Audrey Glancy
RN, BSN
Nurse -
Marian Roan
RD, MPH
Dietitian -
Lisa Sears
RN, BSN
Nurse -
Justine Alcantara Valderama
RN, BSN
Nurse
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
Support services
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