Pediatric Neurologist ·
Aster Medcity , Kochi, India
7 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English ,Hindi , Malayalam , Tamil
A pediatric neurologist or child neurologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating the condition of the nervous system in children. The conditions may affect the spine, brain, nerves, or muscles and result in headaches, seizures, or developmental delays. Some of the conditions treated by Dr Susan Mary Zachariah are:
Most children suffer from epilepsy, learning difficulties and developmental problems, and cause headaches. Some children are treated for unusual conditions like a metabolic or genetic disease. Many hospitals are equipped with specialized facilities to treat specific disorders such as rare intractable epilepsy, pediatric stroke, and neurodegenerative conditions.
Some of the common symptoms of neurological conditions that may appear in children are listed below. But a child may show slightly different signs. Each condition produces specific symptoms.:
The symptoms of a nervous system disorder might appear like other health conditions. Always take your to a pediatric neurologist for a diagnosis.
The working hours of doctor Susan Mary Zachariah is 10 am to 6 pm from Monday to Saturday. The doctor has an off on Sunday. The neurologist may not be available on the working days due to personal emergencies, so it always suggested that you confirm the doctor’s availability before you visit him.
Dr Susan Mary Zachariah performs a number of popular procedures listed below:
Pediatric neurologists perform various procedures. The primary treatment offered by pediatric neurologists is medication. They do not perform surgery on the nervous system and brain but are trained in certain procedures.
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Child neurologists treat a wide variety of conditions in children. Neurologists deal with children affected with seizures, head injuries, and muscle weakness. They also design treatment plans and manage the care of children with diseases like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism. A pediatric neurologist may also treat children with learning disabilities. Although most pediatric neurologists treat a variety of conditions in children, a few of them choose to specialize in specific conditions like stroke and brain tumors, epilepsy, cerebral palsy. This is because the field of neurology is very vast and complex. They also provide direct care for the conditions of the brain and nervous system in the clinic and in the hospital. Pediatric neurologists screen, treat, and evaluate conditions that might increase the risk of serious brain conditions, such as a head injury which can lead to memory loss and headaches. They also perform some invasive procedures like lumbar puncture.
Below are the tests that help pediatric neurologists diagnose underlying neurological disorders are listed below:
A pediatric neurologist tells you to do one or more diagnostic tests before and during consultation in order to find out the case of the condition and start the right treatment. Based on the diagnosis, the doctor can start appropriate treatment.
If your child is experiencing the below-listed symptoms, you should have them evaluated by a pediatric neurologist to find out the underlying condition. Headaches are common in children. Sometimes kids may experience headaches due to some medications, dehydration, or skipping meals,
You must also seek the assistance of a pediatric neurologist in case your child Your child has some critical neurological risk factors like lead poisoning which can lead to permanent brain and nervous system issues.
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Last Reviewed - June 2026
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