Pediatric care

Delivering comprehensive, compassionate care, our program provides state-of-the-art treatment, precision medicine and holistic support for children with neuromuscular diseases. Our collaborative clinic model brings together specialists in neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, orthopedics, genetics, psychology and more — allowing families to access multiple experts in a single visit. Backed by a nationally recognized research hospital, we lead groundbreaking clinical trials and offer personalized therapies that reflect the latest innovations in pediatric neuromuscular care.

Focused on supporting every aspect of a child’s well-being, the Cerebral Palsy Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital offers comprehensive, compassionate care for infants, children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. As part of a top-ranked pediatric hospital, our internationally recognized center provides access to leading treatments, a multidisciplinary team of specialists and unique programs like adaptive sports. Families also benefit from dedicated support services, including social work guidance and connections to community resources.

Dedicated to improving the lives of children with rare neurologic conditions, our center offers expert, compassionate care for families affected by leukodystrophies and neurometabolic disorders. As a Leukodystrophy Care Network Certified Center, we provide advanced testing, personalized treatment plans and coordinated support from a multidisciplinary team.

Accelerating the pace of discovery and care, the NF Center brings together clinicians and scientists to transform research into meaningful outcomes for individuals affected by NF1 and related conditions. Since its founding in 2004, the center has been dedicated to innovative research, specialized care and comprehensive support. Through a multidisciplinary approach and partnerships with world-class hospitals, patients benefit from expert evaluations, extended care resources and a commitment to improving lives beyond the clinic.

Offering advanced solutions for complex epilepsy, our clinic provides multidisciplinary, concierge-level care for children and young adults with treatment-resistant epilepsy. Working closely with each patient’s primary neurologist, our team delivers expert recommendations — including surgical options — based on a thorough review of medical history and specialized evaluations. A dedicated nurse navigator ensures seamless coordination, guiding families through every step of the process while maintaining close communication with referring providers.

Focused on transforming lives through expert epilepsy care, the WashU Medicine Pediatric Epilepsy Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to finding the right treatment for every child — from infancy through adolescence. As one of the largest programs of its kind, our multidisciplinary team of specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology and more provides world-class care for all types of epilepsy, offering access to the latest treatments, including neurostimulation and surgery, to help children thrive.

Leading the way in pediatric MS care, the our center is nationally recognized as one of only twelve Centers of Excellence designated by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Driven by a commitment to advancing care, research and therapies, our team provides comprehensive, personalized services for children with MS and other demyelinating diseases. With a multidisciplinary approach and collaboration across specialties—including neuroradiology, genetics and urology — patients receive world-class care at a top-ranked hospital.

Focused on supporting children with rare neurodevelopmental disorders, our clinic is a collaborative effort between WashU Medicine and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, offering expert care for Rett Syndrome, MECP2 duplications, CDKL5 and FOXG1-related conditions. Within each visit, families meet with a multidisciplinary team — including specialists in neurology, therapy and nutrition — to receive comprehensive evaluations and personalized recommendations. A dedicated nurse navigator ensures seamless coordination and ongoing communication with referring providers and families.

Committed to comprehensive, patient-centered care, tour center brings together a multidisciplinary team of specialists—including neurologists, neuropsychiatrists, therapists and researchers — to diagnose and treat a wide range of movement-related disorders. Located within a nationally ranked hospital, the center offers equitable, world-class care that addresses the motor, cognitive, emotional and social aspects of each patient’s condition, supported by on-site laboratory and radiology services and recognized Centers of Excellence.

Providing expert care across the lifespan, our section offers outstanding neurological services for patients of all ages. Our physicians specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of neuromuscular conditions, including motor neuron disorders, muscle diseases, nerve disorders and neuromuscular junction disorders. With over 2,000 outpatient visits annually, we deliver compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s unique needs.