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Pediatric Neurology

Nationally ranked in pediatric neurology care

The Neurology specialists at Monroe Carell work with your family to diagnose and treat disorders of the brain, spinal cord, muscles and nerves. Your family has access to our experts in pediatric neurological care, but also to leading-edge research that only one of the top pediatric hospitals in the nation can provide.

Conditions We Treat

We treat neurological conditions, including:

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    Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
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    Developmental delay or regression
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    Disorders of gait and movement
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    Limb weakness
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    Poor muscle tone

Meet Your Care Team

Kevin C. Ess
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Kevin C. EssMD, PhD

    Epilepsy, Pediatric Neurology
Whitney L. Boon
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Whitney L. BoonMD

    Pediatric Neurology
William B. Burnette
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William B. BurnetteMD, MS

    Developmental Delay, Difficulty Walking, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neurosciences, Pediatric Neurology, Weakness / Hypotonia
Robert P. Carson
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Robert P. CarsonMD, PhD

    Epilepsy, Pediatric Neurology
Emma G. Carter
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Emma G. CarterMD

    Child Neurology, Developmental Delay, Epilepsy, Pediatric Neurology, Seizure Disorders
Mariana Ciobanu
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Mariana CiobanuMD

    Pediatric Neurology
Susan E. Beaird
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4.9

Susan E. BeairdDNP, CPNP

    Headache / Migraine, Pediatric Neurology
Melanie E. Franklin
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Melanie E. FranklinCRNP

    Pediatric Neurology
Jane M. Hearnsberger
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Jane M. HearnsbergerRN, MSN, CPNP

    Headache / Migraine, Pediatric Neurology
Lauren E. King
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Lauren E. KingBSN, MSN, NP, PNP

    Headache / Migraine, Pediatric Neurology

Why Choose Neurology Care at Children's Hospital

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    Recognized care

    U.S. News & World Report has ranked Monroe Carell as one of the nation's top providers of pediatric neurology care.

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    Specialty care

    We offer specialty clinics for conditions including epilepsy, pediatric stroke, neuromuscular and neurovascular conditions, alternating hemiplegia and new-onset seizures.

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    Support services

    The support services we provide your family include child life experts to help your child through the healthcare process.

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    Innovative research

    Our doctors and surgeons are at the forefront of pediatric research and education. Our nationally recognized researchers are committed to finding new ways to better understand, treat and ultimately prevent childhood diseases and maximize child health.

Tests, Treatments and Services

We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:

Locations

2200 Children's Way, 9th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
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2105 Edward Curd Lane
Franklin, TN 37067
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37 Sandstone Circle, Suite 100
Jackson, TN 38305
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