Neurology
Christina Gurnett, MD
A. Ernest and Jane G. Stein Professor of Neurology; Head, Division of Pediatric and Developmental Neurology (former), Washington University School of Medicine
Christina Gurnett, MD, PhD, is a pediatric neurologist specializing in child neurology, with particular expertise in epilepsy, neurogenetic disorders, and neurodevelopmental conditions. She treats pediatric patients across a wide age spectrum, from infants to adolescents, including those with developmental disabilities, pediatric epilepsy, idiopathic clubfoot, adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, and musculoskeletal disorders with neurological components such as those seen in muscular dystrophy pati
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Child Neurology (ABPN)
Education & Training
- University of Iowa College of Medicine — M.D., Ph.D., 1998
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics — Residency, Pediatrics, 1999-2000
- St. Louis Children's Hospital — Fellowship, Child Neurology, 2000-2003
- St. Louis Children's Hospital — Fellowship, Pediatric Epilepsy, 2003-2004
- University of Notre Dame — B.S.
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
- St. Louis Magazine — Top Doctor
2022-2025 (4 years)
2024
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Head, Division of Pediatric and Developmental Neurology (former), Washington University School of Medicine
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- St. Louis Children's Hospital
- Washington University School of Medicine
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice