Pediatric Neurology
Nationally ranked in pediatric neurology care
Your child's nervous system is undergoing a wondrous surge of growth and connections. When something goes wrong, we know families want answers.
At Children's Hospital, your family works together with some of the nation's leading experts in diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain, spinal cord, muscles and nerves. Your family also has access to leading-edge research that only one of the top pediatric hospitals in the nation can provide.
Call (615) 936-5536 for appointments, referrals and consultations.
Conditions We Treat
- Cerebral palsy
- Developmental delay or regression
- Disorders of gait and movement
- Migraines
- Tremor
- Weakness of one or more limbs
Meet Your Care Team
William B. BurnetteMD, MS
- Developmental Delay, Difficulty Walking, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neurosciences, Pediatric Neurology, Weakness / Hypotonia
Emma G. CarterMD
- Child Neurology, Developmental Delay, Epilepsy, Pediatric Neurology, Seizure Disorders
Why Choose Neurology Care at Children's Hospital
- Recognized care
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Children's Hospital as one of the nation's top providers of pediatric neurology care.
- Specialty care
We offer specialty clinics for conditions including epilepsy, pediatric stroke, neuromuscular and neurovascular conditions, alternating hemiplegia and new-onset seizures.
- Support services
The support services we provide your family include child life experts to help your child through the healthcare process.
- 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. You can be part of this process as well.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments, and services including:
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Lumbar puncture
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)