Everyone needs a Tina Torres (LVN) in their life. And we have been lucky enough to have her as a treasured team member with us here in our clinic since our beginning. She’s an incredibly hard worker, staunch supporter, and cheeriest of cheerleaders to our physicians and young patients, and she’s a constant uplifting presence
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Congrats to Dr. Kate Labiner, Texas Monthly Rising Star
Child Neurology Consultants of Austin is thrilled to announce one of our own as a Texas Monthly SuperDoctors “Rising Star” for 2021. Dr. Kate Labiner was named to this prestigious listing in the current July issue of the magazine. Dr. Labiner is a pediatric neurologist, epileptologist, and sports neurologist. She holds a special interest in
Read MoreMeet Liz Cross: Child Neurology Consultants Nurse (and Mom to Seven Hens!)
At Child Neurology Consultants of Austin, we’re all about teamwork. Our amazing physicians are only as good as the amazing team supporting them, and that begins with our nurses. Our certified pediatric nurse practitioner Liz Cross is one of the best. Liz has been working with our pediatric neurologists since 2011, even before Child Neurology
Read MoreIs Telehealth Here to Stay? Dr. Jeffrey Kane Discusses with the Statesman
Last year’s COVID pandemic shut down caused many health providers, like Child Neurology Consultants of Austin (CNCA), to quickly pivot to telemedicine so as not to interrupt patient care. For many months, most of our patients connected with our pediatric neurologists via telehealth. Now, as vaccinations become more widespread and COVID is more contained, patients
Read MoreChild Neurology Consultants’ Physicians Named ‘Top Docs for Kids’ in Austin
Once again, many of our physicians were recognized for their outstanding work and patient care. Austin Monthly magazine recently named its “Top Docs for Kids” in the April issue, with ten of our CNCA physicians making the list. We’re not surprised — we know kids. It’s our specialty. We are passionate about meeting them, treating
Read MoreBaby, It’s Cold Outside…Here’s How to Stay Active Inside!
While it’s unlikely we’ll see another snow day like we had here in Central Texas last week, temps may still stay chilly for some time before spring arrives. It is always great to get kids outside for some fresh air and physical activity to keep their bodies and brains healthy, but if it’s too
Read MoreHow Effective is Laser Therapy for Seizures?
There are many ways we treat epilepsy and seizures at Child Neurology Consultants of Austin. Traditional seizure medications, dispensary CBD oil, electrical stimulation through the vagus nerve, and ultimately brain surgery (if seizures continue despite these treatments) are all potential options. MRI-guided laser therapy is a form of minimally invasive surgery using a proven technology
Read MoreWe’re Ushering In 2021 With A Slew of ‘Top Doctors’
Child Neurology Consultants of Austin is proud to start off the year with a special honor. Several of our physicians have been named to Austin Monthly’s annual listing of “Top Doctors.” Our practice is grateful to have so many regularly recognized by our peers across the local Austin community, and especially this year when everyone
Read MoreCongrats and Claps to Our Texas Monthly SuperDoctors
At Child Neurology Consultants of Austin, we are always humbled to receive accolades from our fellow peers in medicine. During this extremely challenging year when everyone in the medical and healthcare communities has gone above and beyond–and then some–we are especially honored to have had several of our physicians recognized once again as Texas Monthly
Read MoreDr. Karnik in Moms.com: FFFF Response in Kids with ADHD and ASD
Do you know what “FFFF” is? It stands for Fight, Flight, Freeze and Fib. These words describe our natural reactions when we are confused, scared or challenged. For special needs children, especially those with ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the FFFF response can easily go from zero to sixty in no time at all.
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