Child Neurology Service
Marisel Vazquez, MD
Professor
Section Chair
Department of Pediatrics
School of Medicine
University of Puerto Rico
Tel – 787-756-4020
Email - marisel.vazquez1@upr.edu
Clinical Services
The Child Neurology Section is committed to provide care to diverse neurologic conditions: Epilepsy, CNS infections, Brain tumors, Headaches, Neonatal Neurologic complications, Demyelinating disorders, Degenerative disorders, Autism, Developmental delay, ADHD , and others (see below). We provide inpatient and outpatient consultation in the University Pediatric Hospital and at the Intramural Private Practice Plan of the School of Medicine of the University of Puerto Rico.
Conditions treated include:
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Attention Deficit Disorders
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Autism
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Brain Deformations
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Cerebral Palsy
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Developmental Delays
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Disorder of Metabolism
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Epilepsy
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Fetal/neonatal neurology
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Headache/Migraine
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Learning disorders
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Motor delays
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Muscular dystrophy
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Movement disorders
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Multiple sclerosis
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Neuromuscular disorders
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Neurogenetic disorders
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Sleep disorders
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Spinal muscular atrophy
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Stroke
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Tics
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Tuberous sclerosis
Inpatient: Inpatients services are provided at the University Pediatric Hospital that is the main tertiary center of P.R.
Outpatient: There are three main clinic services:
Pediatric epilepsy clinic- specialized clinic of complicated pediatric patients with epilepsy between the ages of 6 to 21 years:
Faculty: Dr. Miriam Rios Motta- Epileptologist
Location: University Pediatric Hospital-3rd floor- clinic area
Day: Mondays AM
Phone: 787-777-3535 (7286)
For appointments: Referral is required for 1st appointment.
Pediatric Neurology Clinic
Faculty -Dr. Maria E. Dávila
Location: Medical Science Campus- Intramural Practice –“Reparto Metropolitano” -2nd floor –Pediatric area
Day: Tuesday AM
Phone: 787-758-7910 (extension 234,226)
Contact: Clinic secretary
Referral is required for 1st appointment
Child Neurology Continuity Clinic
Faculty: All Child Neurology Faculty and residents
Location: Medical Science Campus- Intramural Practice –“Reparto Metropolitano” -2nd floor –Pediatric area
Day: Thursday AM
Phone: 787-758-7910 (extension 234, 226)
Contact: Clinic secretary
Referral is required for 1st appointment