We train future neurologists to offer specialized diagnostic and treatment services for children with a wide range of neurologic conditions, including epilepsy, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, headache, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders, neurogenetic conditions and neurocutaneous syndromes. Trainees gain experience providing care across outpatient and inpatient settings, including consultations in the neonatal and pediatric intensive care units at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson.

Trainees benefit from a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach, working closely with primary care providers, pediatricians, neurosurgeons, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, genetic counselors and behavioral health specialists to deliver holistic care that supports the medical, developmental and psychosocial needs of each child. They learn about the importance of building long-term relationships with families, ensuring continuity of care from diagnosis through adolescence and transition to adult neurology when needed.

Research & Innovation

The Pediatric Neurology Section supports a growing research mission aimed at improving outcomes for children with neurologic disorders. Our faculty are involved in clinical trials and observational studies that focus on pediatric epilepsy, neurodevelopmental disorders, and the neurologic manifestations of systemic and genetic diseases. Areas of interest include optimizing seizure management in children with complex epilepsy, improving access to neurogenetic diagnosis and exploring optimal treatment modalities for children with migraine headaches.

Education & Training

Education is central to the Pediatric Neurology Section’s mission. We provide dedicated training to medical students, residents and fellows in the recognition, evaluation and management of neurologic conditions in children. Pediatric neurology is an integral component of the University of Arizona Neurology Residency Program, offering residents a structured clinical rotation that includes exposure to outpatient clinics, inpatient consultations, neonatal and pediatric intensive care, and pediatric EEG interpretation.

Faculty are actively involved in didactic teaching, case conferences and mentorship, with an emphasis on clinical reasoning, developmental neurobiology and interdisciplinary care models. Our section also supports medical student education through electives and early clinical exposure programs aimed at fostering interest in child neurology.

Through a combination of hands-on clinical experience, academic instruction and individualized mentorship, we aim to prepare learners to deliver high-quality pediatric neurologic care in diverse settings — from academic centers to community-based practices.