Pediatric Neurology of NYC
Manhattan's Top Pediatric Neurology Physician Providing Expert Concierge Care for Your Child’s Unique Needs
Pediatric Concierge Specialist
Welcome to Pediatric Neurology of NYC, led by the renowned Dr. Jamie Lee Palaganas. Our practice, located in the heart of New York City, is dedicated to providing the best neurological care to children. Specializing in a range of conditions, from developmental delays to epilepsy, our approach combines evidence based treatment with compassionate, individualized attention. Explore our services, meet our expert team, and discover how we can support your child’s neurological health and well-being. Your child’s neurological journey begins here, where expertise meets empathy.
As a direct patient care practice, Dr. Jamie is able to ensure ample time and accessibility for each patient and their families by controlling patient volume. Having the ability to take time with each patient is important to building a true understanding of what matters most for her patients and their families. With a focus on their values and priorities, Dr. Jamie provides truly personalized care and is accessible to her patients day when they may need her the most.
Conditions Dr. Jamie Treats
Comprehensive Pediatric Neurological Diagnosis: Expert Concierge Care in NYC for Developmental Delays, ADHD, Autism, Epilepsy, and More
Developmental Delay and Learning Difficulties
The first several years of life are filled with constant development of new skills that for some children can occur more slowly or atypically. These may include motor function, speech, social abilities or higher level cognition and learning as children get older. Understanding the root cause for these delays is important to inform the best plan of care to help a child reach their full potential.
ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Kids with ADHD often find it tough to stay focused, sit still, or control their impulses. This can make schoolwork and friendships challenging. It’s not just being a bit restless or chatty—it’s a real struggle that impacts all areas and overall quality of life.
Concussions
After a physical trauma that involves hitting their head or a whiplash type movement of the neck, some children may experience a wide variety of symptoms such as headache, confusion, dizziness, insomnia, emotional liability, etc.
Tics and Movement Disorders
Sudden, repetitive movements or sounds are a common occurrence in children, such as eye blinking, head nodding, sniffing or throat clearing. Sometimes these movements or sounds are accompanied by a sensation and urge to complete them and other times they may occur without the child’s awareness.
Seizures and Epilepsy
Seizures are paroxysmal episodes of abnormal movements, behaviors or changes in mental status. Epilepsy is simply the diagnosis given to someone who has a tendency for recurrent seizures. Not all seizures present with shaking and a careful history and exam are crucial for a proper workup and diagnosis.
Headache & Migraine
Headaches are more common among children than many adult realize. The specific type of headaches, like migraines or tension type headaches in children can manifest in a variety of ways that are often very concerning for the child and family. Understanding all the factors that lead to headaches is important to create a comprehensive treatment plan including a focus on lifestyle, musculoskeletal, psycho-social factors and appropriate medications.
Neuroimmunologic Conditions
The immune system is extremely important for keeping our bodies healthy but sometimes the immune system can become overactive and attack our own bodies. For some individuals this overactivity can be in the nervous system and can lead to a wide variety of symptoms. This includes diagnoses like multiple sclerosis, autoimmune encephalitis, ADEM, GBS and many others.
Autism
Autism spectrum disorders are neurodevelopmental disorders of social skills, including but not limited to verbal communication, understanding interactions with individuals of different ages and abilities, and managing behavior.
Movement Disorders
Sudden, repetitive movements or sounds are a common occurrence in children, such as eye blinking, head nodding, sniffing or throat clearing. Sometimes these movements or sounds are accompanied by a sensation and urge to complete them and other times they may occur without the child’s awareness.