Pediatric Neurology
Board-certified pediatric neurologist Joshua Rotenberg, MD, has advanced expertise in epilepsy, brain injuries, and sleep disorders. Dr. Rotenberg provides family-centered pediatric neurology care for patients from infancy through early adulthood.
What conditions do pediatric neurologists treat?
Dr. Rotenberg diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions, including:
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Epilepsy
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Traumatic brain injury
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Neonatal brain injury
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Cerebral palsy
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Spina bifida
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ADHD
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Ataxia
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Intellectual disability
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Learning disabilities such as dyslexia
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Down Syndrome
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Neurogenetic Disorders
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Epilepsy (aka Seizure disorder)
Epilepsy is a common brain disorder that causes recurrent seizures. Dr. Rotenberg specializes in treating childhood epilepsy as well as seizures in newborns and febrile seizures
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Brain injuries
A fall, accident, or blow to the head can cause a concussion or traumatic brain injury. Birth Injuries and stroke causing cerebral palsy are examples of a non-traumatic brain injury.
Developmental delays and disabilities
Dr. Rotenberg evaluates and treats delayed development in speech, language, movement, and thinking abilities. He also treats developmental disabilities, including:
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Autism spectrum disorders
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Cerebral palsy
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Neurogenetic Disorders
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Spina bifida
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Down Syndrome
What is an epileptologist?
Pediatric neurology is a specialized area of medicine that focuses on treating children who have nervous system disorders. Problems with the nervous system can originate in the brain, spinal cord, nerves, or muscles.
An epileptologist has advanced training and certificationfor diagnosing and treating epilepsy. Dr. Rotenberg is a board-certified epileptologist. He offers EEG, video EEG when needed, management of vagus nerve stimulators and oversight of ketogenic diet. Dr. Rotenberg has extensive experience with cannabinoids such as Epidiolex.​
Dr. Rotenberg evaluates and treats neurological conditions while providing specialized care for the needs of your child and your family.
What tests & treatments does a pediatric neurologist provide?
As a highly trained pediatric neurologist, Dr. Rotenberg provides specialized care, including comprehensive evaluations and consultations prioritizingyour child’s needs. A visit to Houston Specialty Clinic may involve one or more of the following diagnostic and treatment services:
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Electroencephalography (EEG) and Video EEG
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Sleep studies / Polysomnography
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Home Sleep Testing
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Concussion testing and management
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Developmental testing for early childhood autism
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Neurogenetic evaluation
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Botox® / Chemodenervation injections for spasticity, headache, movement disorders, and excess sweating
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Actigraphy
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Neuromodulation treatment for neurologic disorders (e.g.migraine)
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Autism Testing
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Developmental Testing
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