
Neurology Program
The Pediatric Neurology Program provides world-class care for a wide range of conditions involving the brain, spinal cord and nerves. We treat kids of all ages, from newborns to teens. Because we work solely with children, all of our services are designed to meet the special needs of young bodies and minds.
Our team includes pediatric neurologists with advanced training in many areas related to children's neurologic health. As many of our young patients have complex conditions that require other types of expertise, we often work closely with colleagues in pediatric neurosurgery, rehabilitation medicine, neurointerventional radiology, neuropsychology and other specialties, to ensure the most comprehensive 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. We have locations throughout the Bay Area; see our map below.
Often, children are evaluated in the Neurology Program and then referred to one of our specialty clinics. For a full list of neurology clinics and programs, please visit the Pediatric Brain Center.
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 -
Zoë HarnEnz
MD
Pediatric neurologist -
Samantha Irwin
MB BCh, MS, FRCPC
Pediatric neurologist and headache 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 -
Bridget LaMonica Ostrem
MD, PhD
Pediatric neurologist -
Alyssa Reddy
MD
Pediatric neurologist and neuro-oncologist -
Alexandra Ross
PhD
Pediatric psychologist -
Alice K. Rutatangwa
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
Awards & recognition
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Ranked among the nation's best in 10 specialties
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One of the nation's best in 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
Tender wagging care
Our therapy dogs spread joy and smiles at the bedside and throughout the hospital.
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