Pediatric Neurology
Comprehensive Child Nervous System Disorder Care in North Texas & South Oklahoma
Why Choose Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders' Pediatric Neurology?
The pediatric neurologist staff at Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders (TIND) specialize in treating a wide array of different childhood spine and brain conditions. We provide young patients with the neurological care they need — diagnosing, treating, and creating comprehensive management plans for children with neurological conditions. From North Texas to South Oklahoma, TIND provides the highest level of neurological care for young patients across the region.
Neurological conditions our pediatric neurologists commonly diagnose and treat include:
- Seizures & epilepsy
- Headaches/migraines
- Movement disorders (tremors, ataxia, tics)
- Muscular dystrophy
- ADHD
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Concussions
- Autoimmune-caused neurological conditions
- Neuromuscular disease
- Neurogenetic disorders
- Developmental Delays
- Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)
- Autism
- And more
Our pediatric neurologist team is committed to providing you access to high-quality pediatric healthcare close to your home.
TIND's Pediatric Neurologist
Mohamad Al-Rifai, M.D.
Specialty:
Pediatric Neurology
Office Locations:
Meet Dr. Al-Rifai
Dr. Al-Rifai treats all conditions related to pediatric neurology, but is particularly experienced in dealing with childhood epilepsy, including neonatal seizures and different types of childhood seizures disorders utilizing various types of treatments including VNS.
In addition, Dr. Al-Rifai has extensive experience in treating spasticity with Botox/Myobloc, and baclofen pumps,treating various headaches and migraines with medications, DHE therapy, and Botox injections, testing for muscular dystrophy disorder and treating behavioral disorders such as ADHD, ADD,and ODD
If you’d like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Al-Rifai, he sees patients in the following office locations:
Headaches in Children
When children complain of headaches, it could be a sign of another issue, such as a cold or an infection. Less common are headaches caused by neurological infections, masses, or other structural abnormalities. However, if these are the causes of your child’s headaches, it’s important to consult with the doctor early to establish a diagnosis and get started with treatment.
Neurogenetic Disorders
Neurogenetic disorders are genetic disorders that impact how the brain functions and in some cases how the brain is formed. Neurogenetic disorders can lead to conditions such as epilepsy, developmental disorders, and abnormal movement disorders. These are typically noticed quite early in life. If you are noticing signs such as muscle weakness, intractable epilepsy, delayed development, or other related symptoms, contact a trusted neurologist specializing in pediatric neurology immediately so your child gets the treatment they need.
Scheduling an Appointment
At Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders, our dedicated child neurologists treat children suffering from a wide variety of neurological conditions. If your primary care provider has recommended you schedule an appointment with a pediatric neurologist, our neurology providers would be happy to help.
TIND offers collaborative, comprehensive, convenient neurology care for children and adults in North Texas and South Oklahoma. When you come in for your appointment, we will listen to all your concerns and questions and provide you with the information you need to feel comfortable and confident in all aspects of your child’s care Wherever you are in North Texas or South Oklahoma, we have a clinic or are available in a hospital near you.
