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Roger Packer

Neurology

Roger Packer, MD

Professor, Neurology, Pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine

Washington, DC

Dr. Roger J. Packer is a renowned pediatric neurologist specializing in child neurology, with a primary focus on pediatric brain tumors including medulloblastoma and gliomas, neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), and neurologic aspects of childhood neurogenetic diseases. He serves pediatric populations, particularly children with brain tumors, treatment-refractory cases, and long-term survivors requiring neurocognitive interventions to improve quality of life. As Senior Vice-President of the Center fo

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19+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Child Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Neurology

Education & Training

  • Northwestern University, 1976 — Medical School
  • University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia — Faculty, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, 1981

Peer Recognition

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2002-2026 (25 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Child Neurology

Conditions & Treatments

Epilepsy & Seizure DisordersNeonatal NeurologyNeurodevelopmental Disorders

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Children's National Hospital

Languages

English

Experience

19+ years in practice