Children's Hospital Colorado

The Neuroscience Institute is recognized across the country and around the world for our care of babies, kids and young adults with all types of neurological disorders.

 

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks our program among the top hospitals in the nation for neurology and neurosurgery.

Child neurology care

Our neurology team is specially trained to diagnose and treat disorders of the brain and nervous system. We care for kids with conditions like stroke, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders, neurometabolic disorders and epilepsy.

Pediatric neurosurgery treatment

If your child needs surgery, our neurosurgery team is here for all types of disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord and skull including epilepsy, hydrocephalus, traumatic injury, brain tumors and facial and skull deformities.

Developmental Pediatrics

Our Developmental Pediatrics team sees children with a variety of developmental and neurobehavioral differences such as autism spectrum disorders, X&Y chromosome variations, fragile X and developmental delay.

Child neurology research

Many of our team members conduct laboratory and clinical research to improve treatments options and results.

Learn about our neurology and neurosurgery research

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Compassionate care, wherever you are

We’re here when you need us. Telehealth appointments are available across every specialty, so you can get the high-quality care we’ve always offered from the comfort, privacy and convenience of home.

See if telehealth is right for you

 

Get to know our pediatric experts.

Ellen Dallow, CPNP-PC

Ellen Dallow, CPNP-PC

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Melissa Wright, MD

Melissa Wright, MD

Neurology - Pediatric

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Michael Handler, MD

Michael Handler, MD

Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery - Pediatric

Angelina Koehler, CPNP-PC

Angelina Koehler, CPNP-PC

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner