Alan B. Silken, M.D.

Pediatric Neurology is the medical specialty devoted to the care of neurological problems in children. This includes the brain, the spinal cord, and nerves of the body. There are many common problems that Pediatric Neurologists take care of, including headaches, attention deficit, seizures, concussions, and developmental disorders. Other problems are less common, such as genetic disorders, metabolic disorders, cerebral palsy, birth related problems. Dr. Silken cares for patients from birth through young adulthood.

Dr. Silken has been practicing Pediatric Neurology for over 25 years. He is Board Certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology, and he is also Board Certified in Pediatrics.