Pediatric Neurosciences

Epilepsy is called “intractable” or “drug resistant” when a child has not responded two anti-seizure medications at a therapeutic level. That’s where the specialists at AdventHealth for Children come in.

At our Headache Center, our ultimate goal is to bring comfort and relief to children suffering from frequent headaches of any kind. Our team works together to create an expert and comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan for your child.

One of the effective methods for treating epilepsy in children is a ketogenic diet with the goal of fostering a continual production of ketone bodies in the blood by forcing the body to burn fat instead of sugar as its primary source of energy.

The second-largest Neurofibromatosis clinic in the country, our highly skilled specialists are committed to providing accurate diagnoses and improving the quality of life for those living with NF.

Neurological disorders in children can be very different from those in adults. That’s why we have a team that is dedicated to nothing but treating acute neurological problems such as epilepsy, tumors and neurofibromatosis. Professional, highly talented and experienced.

Our dedicated neurosurgeons perform life-saving procedures in neurosurgical suites equipped with state-of-the-art neuro-navigation technology