With school back in session and the return to fall sports like football and soccer, the risk of concussions for any child who steps out on the field is high. It is estimated that more than one million kids under the age of 18 suffer from sports-related concussions each year. Pediatrix Specialty Care of Austin
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Headache Resources for Heading to College
Congratulations to all our patients who recently graduated high school! To those who are heading off to college, we want to make sure you have the same quality care that we always strive to provide you at Pediatrix Child Neurology Consultants of Austin. For migraine sufferers, this debilitating condition unfortunately often extends into adulthood after
Read MoreTravel Tips for Children with Autism
Traveling with children can be stressful, but when your child has autism, it can present additional challenges. New environments, unfamiliar routines, and sensory overload can all cause added stress. However, with careful planning and preparation, travel can be enjoyable and manageable for both you and your child. Autism is a complex developmental disability that our
Read MoreA Families Journey with Sturge-Weber Syndrome
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
Read MoreWelcome 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 MoreWelcome Dr. Sara Siddiqui
Child Neurology Consultants of Austin is thrilled to welcome Dr. Sara Siddiqui to our practice family as a pediatric neurologist and epilepsy specialist. She expands our existing epilepsy subspecialty team who perform in-depth epilepsy evaluations and provide resources to improve seizure management, including offering patients access to ongoing research trials. Dr. Siddiqui is quite familiar
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