What is a Pediatric Neurologist?

Ernesto Tiznado-Garcia, MD, FAAP, is a neurologist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric neurological disorders and conditions. Dr. Tiznado is dedicated to offering quality service with the least-invasive and most promising solutions available.

Neurology is a medical specialty treating disorders of the nervous system. This includes diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. Pediatric neurorlogists commonly diagnose and treat the following:

• ADD/ADHD
• Autism (PDD)
• Cerebral palsy
• Epilepsy (seizures)
• Headaches
• Learning disorders
• Movement disorders (tics)
• Pain
• Sleep disorders

A pediatric neurologist may serve as a consultant to other physicians as well as provide long-term care to patients with chronic neurological disorders.