Expert Care for Your Child's Brightest Future
You have a vision for your child: a long, happy, healthy life, and a fulfilling path to call their own. When you suspect something isn't quite right neurologically, it’s natural to see that vision start to fade. We're here to restore your hope. From the moment you come to us in search of answers, we'll empower you with access to some of the brightest neuroscience minds in the country.
The Science to Heal. The Heart to Care.
- Leading Pediatric Neurological Testing and Imaging
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Parenting and worrying go hand in hand. When you’re waiting for a diagnosis about a possible neurological disorder diagnosis, we know you need answers quickly. That's why AdventHealth has invested in the latest, most-accurate diagnostic tests and imaging technology in the industry, so we can get you same-day test results whenever possible.
Across our full-service labs, imaging centers, and pediatric neurology care centers, we’re equipped with the latest in testing, imaging, and minimally invasive diagnostic technology:
- Amniocentesis
- Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
- Bone Scan
- CT Scan
- EEG
- Genetic Analysis
- Lumbar Puncture
- Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
- Metabolic Tests
- MRI
- Neurological Exams
- Physical Exams
- Polysomnography (Portable Cardiorespiratory and Oximetry Tests for Sleep Apnea)
- Prenatal Ultrasound
- Serum Tumor Marker Test
- Sleep Center REM Monitoring
- X-Ray
Because we know it’s not easy for kids to be in and out of labs and hospitals for testing, our kid-friendly specialists approach every visit and every test with patience and compassion. Our hospitals feature play areas and a kid-friendly staff members who know how to engage children and make them feel comfortable.
- Types of Pediatric Neurological Disorders We Treat
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Within our network of pediatric neuroscience care, our brain and spine experts help children and their families successfully manage and treat a wide range of neurological conditions, from neurofibromatosis and autism-spectrum disorders, to pediatric sleep disorders and cerebral palsy, and more. At AdventHealth, you'll find one of the country’s premier sleep laboratories, one of the top pediatric epilepsy programs in the nation, and the second-largest neurofibromatosis program in the U.S., helping more than 400 children each year find whole health and healing.
From diagnosis to leading-edge neurological treatments to comprehensive rehabilitation programs, our pediatric neurology experts are dedicated to helping you and your family overcome the following types of brain and spinal disorders in children:
- Brain and Spinal Injuries
- Brain and Spinal-Cord Tumors
- Cerebral Palsy
- Epilepsy and Seizures
- Learning Difficulties
- Neural Tube Disorders
- Sleep Disorders
- Spinal Disorders
- Pioneers in Pediatric Neurosurgery and Treatment Options
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When treatment takes you and your child away from the activities and comforts of home, we do everything we can to make your whole family feel comfortable within our dedicated pediatric care centers. Throughout our network, we're constantly working toward adopting the best technology. Our medical directors are early adopters — and often innovators — of advanced treatments. We're also proud to be one of the first networks in the nation to introduce state-of-the-art tools such as Gamma Knife treatment and an intraoperative MRI.
Because no two diagnoses are the same, your child’s team may recommend the following neurological treatments for children:
- Encouraging Age-Appropriate Development
- Hydrocephalus Treatment
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Open Neural Tube Repair
- Orthopedic Treatment
- Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery
- Rehabilitation
- Surgery to Correct Deformities
- Surgical Tumor Removal
We're continually looking ahead to better, more-innovative treatment options — so you can look forward to more ballet recitals, soccer games, and happy days spent with your child.
Children's Health Care You Can Count On
Within the AdventHealth network, you'll find peace of mind in the pediatric neurology care offered by our world-class team of epileptologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroscientists, developmental specialists, therapists, and pediatric neuropsychologists. From tumors and epilepsy to learning difficulties and sleep disorders, we get to the heart of your child’s condition, using the latest diagnostic tools and neurological treatments for children.