Pediatric Neurology Care

Helping New Jersey Children Thrive Through Expert Neurologic Care

Children's Hospitals - Neurology and Neurosurgery - 2025 - 2026

At Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health, our pediatric neurology team works closely with families across New Jersey to care for children with conditions that affect the brain, spine, muscles, or nervous system.

From infancy through adolescence, our board-certified pediatric neurologists provide specialized testing, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term care focused on helping your child feel their best and reach their full potential, no matter the complexity of their condition. Ranked number one in New Jersey for pediatric neurology & neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report ‘25-’26.

Conditions We Treat

Our board-certified pediatric neurologists work closely with families to diagnose and manage a broad range of neurologic disorders, from common conditions like migraines to more complex concerns such as epilepsy or neuromuscular diseases. We offer ongoing care, monitoring, and support tailored to your child’s needs.

Commonly Treated Conditions

  • Brain tumors and pseudotumor cerebri
  • Concussion and head trauma
  • Demyelinating diseases and related disorders, including:
    • Multiple sclerosis (MS)
    • Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
    • Neuroimmunological disorders
  • Developmental and behavioral conditions, including:
    • Autism
    • Developmental delays
    • Attention deficit disorder (ADD)
    • Hypotonia
    • Dyskinesia
  • Epilepsy and seizure disorders
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Metabolic and mitochondrial disorders
  • Motor impairments and movement disorders, such as:
    • Chorea
    • Dystonia
    • Tourette syndrome
    • Tics
  • Congenital brain disorders and neonatal neurology
  • Neuromuscular disorders, including:
    • Muscular dystrophy
    • Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
  • Sleep disorders

Answers to Your Questions About Pediatric Brain and Nerve Conditions

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Clinical & Research Highlights
Hackensack Meridian Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center and K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center treat the full spectrum of neurological conditions in children, including the most rare and complex, and our pioneering research in pediatric neurology/neurosurgery is expansive.
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Our Pediatric Neurologists
Our pediatric neurology specialists work closely with families to manage their child’s neurological condition and improve quality of life. Our board-certified neurologists have advanced, specialized training and years of experience in testing, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.

Why Families Across New Jersey Choose Hackensack Meridian Children's Health

Specialized Pediatric Expertise: Our neurology team brings years of advanced training and hands-on experience caring for children with both rare and common neurologic conditions.

Collaborative, Family-Centered Approach: We work closely with parents, caregivers, and other specialists to create care plans that are holistic and easy to follow at home and school.

Ongoing Support for the Road Ahead: From your first visit through follow-up care, we’re committed to being a consistent source of knowledge, reassurance, and support for your family.

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