Choosing Our Neurosciences Center

When it comes to your child's brain, spinal cord and nervous system, you want the very best team of neuroscience specialists available.

The doctors at Cook Children's are some of the best minds in the nation, and our programs are head and shoulders above the crowd.

As part of our collaborative nature, you have access to the full support of a wide array of Cook Children's pediatric specialties including cardiovascular, genetics, hematology and other specialties that might be required to support your child's specific diagnosis.

Your child will also have access to state-of-the-art testing and diagnostics with a focus on technology that is minimally or noninvasive whenever possible.

And that means giving you and your child the best treatment options and care choices available to help them grow and reach their greatest possible potential.

Our fast-growing neurosciences department includes:

Our neurosciences team includes recognized pediatric specialists:

Support staff:

Nurse practitioners
Physician assistants
Patient liaison
Child Life specialists
Social Services team
Medical interpreters
Clinical dietitians
Neuroradiology technicians
Neurology education coordinator
Pain Management specialists
Specialty clinic nurses
Parent mentors

Testing and diagnosis

Great outcomes begin with great input. Cook Children's offers some of the most advanced, kid-friendly care in the nation. With leading-edge imaging and diagnostic capabilities, our specialists are better able to evaluate and treat patients. In fact, Cook Children's is often among the first pediatric health care systems in the nation to deliver the newest and most effective diagnostics, such as our MEG technology.

The advanced testing available in our neuroradiology center means more accurate diagnoses, which in turn offer your child not only an individualized treatment plan while they are at Cook Children's, but also a plan for life.

You can learn more about our Neuroradiology Center here.

We're here to help.

If your child has been diagnosed, you probably have lots of questions. We can help. If you would like to schedule an appointment, refer a patient or speak to our staff, please call our offices at 682-303-2650.