Twelve-year-old Mason Marlow was born with a reddish-purple discoloration on the face, known as a port-wine stain birthmark, which is a hallmark of Sturge-Weber syndrome, a rare vascular disorder that can cause progressive brain injury, epilepsy, paralysis and glaucoma. At five months old, Mason started having seizures. His parents, David and Desirae, were referred to
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Welcome Dr. Riddhiben Patel
Pediatrix Child Neurology Consultants of Austin is pleased to welcome Dr. Riddhiben Patel to our experienced team of headache and migraine experts. Dr. Patel has a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric headaches and migraines, as well as general neurology disorders. She offers the most advanced treatments for effectively managing headaches and
Read MoreReturn to Learning After a Concussion
Thousands of kids and teenagers suffer from concussions each year. Many of them are sports-related. As the school year starts and fall sports begin, like football and soccer (which are major culprits), we treat concussions quite frequently here at Child Neurology Consultants of Austin. Many parents are aware of the steps needed to follow before
Read MoreVisiting with Dr. Keough about Our Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is a rare genetic disorder causing tumors to grow throughout the body, typically in the brain, skin, heart, eyes, kidneys, and lungs. While the tumors are benign, they can lead to serious health issues including severe epilepsy and learning and developmental disorders. Our board-certified pediatric neurologist Dr. Karen Keough is passionate
Read MoreNew Look, Same Experts you Know and Trust
As you know, Child Neurology Consultants of Austin joined Pediatrix Medical Group last year. Pediatrix Medical Group has been providing pediatric specialty care in this region for many years including maternal-fetal medicine, neonatology, pediatric cardiology and much more. Our collaboration enhances access to high-quality and convenient pediatric subspecialty care right here in Central Texas. In
Read MoreSuper Doctors Rising Stars: Congratulations to Dr. Labiner and Dr. Ong
Child Neurology Consultants of Austin is thrilled to announce two of our pediatric neurologists made the Texas Monthly Super Doctors Rising Star list for 2022. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kate Labiner and Dr. Jinfon Ong on this prestigious honor! This is Dr. Labiner’s second year in a row to make the Rising Stars list. As a pediatric
Read MoreEasing Migraines with Mindfulness
Migraines affect more than one billion people worldwide, including one in 11 children, according to the American Migraine Foundation. Those who suffer from these debilitating headaches often seek ways to ease symptoms like throbbing pain, nausea, dizziness, and sudden sensitivities to light and sound. While there are many effective medications and injections (such as Botox)
Read MoreChild Neurology Consultants’ Physicians Honored as “Top Doctors for Kids”
Each year, Austin Monthly magazine names its “Top Doctors for Kids” in the April issue, and we are thrilled once again to be included. At Child Neurology Consultants of Austin, we know kids. We know how to take care of them. And we really love doing it. Our board-certified pediatric neurologists and experienced nursing staff
Read MoreGoing Purple for Epilepsy
We’re going PURPLE this month! November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and we are proudly wearing purple to support the amazing cause. Of the 150,000 new cases of epilepsy diagnosed annually, approximately 50,000 cases will be diagnosed in children under the age of 18 (Epilepsy Foundation). Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes seizures of varying degrees.
Read MoreAdd Author, Movie Producer to Neurologist’s Accomplishments
Before neurology there was another subject that piqued Dr. Jeffrey Kerr’s interest. “I have always loved history,” he said. And not just any history. In addition to being an expert in ADHD, seizures and headaches, Dr. Kerr also specializes in Texas history. In fact, he’s authored several books about events from Austin’s past and most recently co-produced a movie called The Last
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