Neurology
Nivedita Thakur, M.D.
Co-Director, Pediatric Movement Disorders Center and Center for the Treatment of Pediatric Neurodegenerative Disease
Houston, TX
Dr. Nivedita Thakur is a pediatric neurologist specializing in movement disorders and neurodegenerative diseases, practicing primarily in Houston, Texas. She focuses on treating complex conditions including Beta-Propeller Protein-Associated Neurodegeneration, Focal Dystonia, Tourette Syndrome, Hallervorden-Spatz Disease, and cerebral palsy-related movement disorders. As Co-Director of the Pediatric Movement Disorders Center and the Center for the Treatment of Pediatric Neurodegenerative Disease
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology (ABPN)
Education & Training
- Medical School: McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (MD, 2008)
- Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Pediatrics, 2010)
- Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Child Neurology, 2013)
- Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Pediatric Movement Disorders & Neurodegenerative Diseases, 2014)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Child Neurology
Conditions & Treatments
Epilepsy & Seizure DisordersNeonatal NeurologyNeurodevelopmental Disorders
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
- Memorial Hermann
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
- Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
- Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
Languages
English