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Cerebral Palsy SpecialistsPage 2

712 verified specialists treating cerebral palsy from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Anderson Lucchetti Womens and Childrens Center, and Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

John Schreiber

John Schreiber, MD

Director, Epilepsy Genetics Program

Neurology

Washington, DC20+ years
Child Neurology
Siddharth Gupta

Siddharth Gupta, M.D.

Medical Director, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and Clinical High-Density EEG Program

Neurology

Baltimore, MD10+ years
Child Neurology
John Brandsema

John Brandsema, MD

Neuromuscular Section Head

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Child Neurology
Ann Pakalnis

Ann Pakalnis, MD

Director, Headache Medicine Fellowship; Professor of Clinical Neurology

Neurology

Dublin, OH30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyChild Neurology
Christopher Smyser

Christopher Smyser, MD

Director, Division of Pediatric & Developmental Neurology; Professor of Neurology, Pediatrics, Radiology, Psychiatry, and Neurosurgery

Neurology

Saint Louis, MO20+ years
Child Neurology
Huiyuan Jiang

Huiyuan Jiang, M.D.

Neurology

Bakersfield, CA
EpilepsyChild Neurology
Sarah Kelley

Sarah Kelley, M.D.

Pediatric Neurologist, Epilepsy Specialist

Neurology

Baltimore, MD20+ years
Child Neurology
Joseph Melvin

Joseph Melvin, DO

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Drexel University College of Medicine

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Child Neurology
Jeffrey Neul

Jeffrey Neul, M.D., PH.D.

Annette Schaffer Eskind Chair and Director, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center; Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neurology, Pharmacology, and Special Education

Neurology

Nashville, TN
Child Neurology
Richard Blanck

Richard Blanck, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Neurology

New Hyde Park, NY30+ years
Child Neurology
Hansel Greiner

Hansel Greiner, M.D.

Professor - Clin Aff. MED-Peds-Neurology, University of Cincinnati

Neurology

Cincinnati, OH20+ years
Child Neurology
Carlos Portera-Cailliau

Carlos Portera-Cailliau, MD

Professor of Neurology and Neurobiology, UCLA

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA
Child Neurology
Hannah Glass

Hannah Glass, M.D.

Professor, Neurology, Pediatrics, and Epidemiology & Biostatistics

Neurology

San Francisco, CA
Child Neurology
David Urion

David Urion, MD

Director of Education, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Child Neurology
Michael Chez

Michael Chez, MD

Professor of Neurology and Child Neurology, California Northstate Medical School

Neurology

Roseville, CA30+ years
Child Neurology
Brenda Porter

Brenda Porter, M.D.

Professor of Neurology & Neurological Sciences (Pediatric Neurology) and of Pediatrics; Director, Pediatric Epilepsy Program

Neurology

Palo Alto, CA30+ years
EpilepsyClinical NeurophysiologyChild Neurology
Margaret Bauman

Margaret Bauman, MD

Associate Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Neurology

Wellesley, MA30+ years
Child Neurology
Cary Fu

Cary Fu, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Neurology

Nashville, TN20+ years
Child Neurology
Douglas Nordli

Douglas Nordli, MD

Chief, Section of Pediatric Neurology; Professor of Pediatrics; Professor of Neuroscience Institute; Co-Director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Chicago, IL
Child Neurology
Chellamani Harini

Chellamani Harini, M.D.

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Child Neurology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of cerebral palsy specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Cerebral Palsy as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a cerebral palsy specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for cerebral palsy depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these cerebral palsy specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches cerebral palsy care.