Credit: Cedars-Sinai
“When an infant or child shows signs of a disorder of the brain, spinal cord, nerves or muscles, a pediatrician or pediatric neurologist in the community usually would like to refer them to a specialty clinic at a large treatment and research center, but many of these disorders have overlapping symptoms, making it difficult to know which clinic is most appropriate. Our clinic removes this burden because research and treatment experts from several disciplines evaluate each child’s case to develop testing and follow-up strategies. As we reach a diagnosis, the appropriate expert takes the lead, coordinating ongoing care with the referring physician,” said Robert Baloh, MD, PhD, director of Neuromuscular Medicine in the Department of Neurology.