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1,084 verified specialists treating neurodevelopmental disorders from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include UCSF Medical Center, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, and Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Elliott Sherr

Elliott Sherr, M.D.

Professor Emeritus, Neurology; UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences

Neurology

San Francisco, CA
Child Neurology
Tena Rosser

Tena Rosser, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Keck School of Medicine of USC

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Child Neurology
Elaine Wirrell

Elaine Wirrell, MD

Chair of Child and Adolescent Neurology and Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN30+ years
EpilepsyChild Neurology
Christina Szperka

Christina Szperka, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Child NeurologyHeadache Medicine
Joseph Sullivan

Joseph Sullivan, M.D.

Professor, Neurology; Murphy Parker Endowed Professor in Pediatric Epilepsy

Neurology

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Child NeurologyEpilepsy
Jennifer Kwon

Jennifer Kwon, MD

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Madison, WI30+ years
Child Neurology
Andrew Hershey

Andrew Hershey, M.D.

Endowed Chair and Director, Division of Neurology; Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Neurology

Cincinnati, OH30+ years
Headache MedicineChild Neurology
Edward Novotny

Edward Novotny, MD

Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, University of Washington; Director, Epilepsy Program, Seattle Children's Hospital

Neurology

Seattle, WA30+ years
Child NeurologyClinical Neurophysiology
Lisa Shulman

Lisa Shulman, M.D.

Professor, Department of Pediatrics (Developmental Medicine); Director, Infant and Toddler Services, Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (CERC); Director, RELATE Program

Neurology

Bronx, NY30+ years
Neurodevelopmental DisabilitiesMovement Disorders
Lori Jordan

Lori Jordan, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics, and Director, Pediatric Stroke Program

Neurology

Nashville, TN
Child Neurology
Katherine Mathews

Katherine Mathews, MD

Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology; Vice Chair for Clinical Investigation, Department of Pediatrics; Director, Muscular Dystrophy Clinic and Iowa Neuromuscular Program

Neurology

Iowa City, IA30+ years
Child NeurologyNeuromuscular Medicine
Neil Friedman

Neil Friedman, MD

Director, Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ30+ years
Child Neurology
Ronald Davis

Ronald Davis, MD

Co-Director of Pediatric Epilepsy, Level 4 Epilepsy Center; Medical Director, Muscular Dystrophy Orlando Clinic

Neurology

Winter Park, FL
Child Neurology
Jennifer Bain

Jennifer Bain, M.D., PH.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at the Columbia University Medical Center / Director, Child Neurology Residency Program

Neurology

New York, NY15+ years
Neurodevelopmental DisabilitiesChild Neurology
Zarife Sahenk

Zarife Sahenk, MD PHD

Director, Clinical and Experimental Neuromuscular Pathology, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital; Professor of Pediatrics, Pathology, and Neurology, The Ohio State University

Neurology

Columbus, OH30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineChild Neurology
Erika Finanger

Erika Finanger, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neurology, School of Medicine

Neurology

Beaverton, OR20+ years
Child Neurology
Cigdem Akman

Cigdem Akman, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Child Neurology
Kenneth Mack

Kenneth Mack, M.D.

Visiting Clinical Professor

Neurology

Madison, WI30+ years
Child NeurologyHeadache Medicine
Deepak Lachhwani

Deepak Lachhwani, MD

Neurology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Child Neurology
James Wheless

James Wheless, MD

Professor and Chief of Pediatric Neurology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Neurology

Memphis, TN30+ years
Child Neurology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of neurodevelopmental disorders specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Neurodevelopmental Disorders 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 neurodevelopmental disorders specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for neurodevelopmental disorders 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 neurodevelopmental disorders 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 Neurodevelopmental Disorders?
Neurodevelopmental Disorders 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 neurodevelopmental disorders care.