Neurology
William Gaillard, MD
Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology, George Washington University; Professor of Neurology, Georgetown University; Chief of Neurology, Children’s National Medical Center
Dr. William D. Gaillard is a pediatric neurologist specializing in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC. He directs the Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program and serves as Chief of Neurology and the Division of Epilepsy and Neurophysiology, focusing on children and young adults with epilepsy from seizure onset through advanced interventions including medication trials, novel therapies, and epilepsy surgery when indicated. His expertise
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Epilepsy (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), 2017
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), 1992
- Child Neurology
- Epilepsy
Education & Training
- Yale University School of Medicine — M.D., 1985
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine — Residency, Neurology, 1990
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center — Fellowship, Epilepsy, 1993
- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC — Residency, Pediatrics, 1987
- Yale University School of Medicine — M.D.
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2007-2026 (20 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Chief of Neurology, Children’s National Medical Center
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Children's National Hospital
- UM Capital Region Health
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice