Neurology
Jayne Ness, M.D.
Professor of Pediatric Neurology and Neurobiology; Director, Center for Pediatric Onset Demyelinating Disease Clinic
Jayne M. Ness, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Pediatric Neurology and Neurobiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, serving as Director of the Center for Pediatric Onset Demyelinating Disease (CPODD) Clinic at Children's of Alabama in Birmingham. She specializes in child neurology, focusing on pediatric demyelinating disorders such as multiple sclerosis, transverse myelitis, optic neuritis, and acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. Her practice centers on pediatric patients with these
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Epilepsy (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- University of Alabama Medical Center — Fellowship, Child Neurology, 1998 - 2001
- University of Alabama Medical Center — Residency, Pediatrics, 1995 - 1998
- University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine — M.D., 1995
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, Center for Pediatric Onset Demyelinating Disease Clinic
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Children's of Alabama
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice