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Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders

There are many neuromuscular disorders that require clinical care by a doctor or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

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Providers Who Treat Neuromuscular Disorders

Bennett L. Lavenstein, MD

Co-Director, Movement Disorders Program
Neurologist

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Bennett L. Lavenstein, MD

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Main Hospital

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Jeffrey Philip Rabin, DO

Vice-Chair, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Pediatric Rehabilitation Specialist
Chronic Pain Specialist

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Jeffrey Philip Rabin, DO

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Departments that Treat Neuromuscular Disorders

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

The Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation treats and monitors infants, children and teens at all stages of inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative care.

Neonatal Neurology and Neonatal Neurocritical Care

The Neonatal Neurology and Neurocritical Care Program at Children’s National is the only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic region and a leader in advancing neurologic care to some of our most critically ill newborns.

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Neurology

Our pediatric neuroscience team is the largest in the country, allowing us to offer our vast experience to patients and families.

Neuromuscular Medicine Program

The Neuromuscular Medicine Program leverages the expertise of a multidisciplinary teams, cutting-edge research and innovative technologies to care for a spectrum of neuromuscular conditions affecting children from infancy to age 21.

Neonatology (Newborn Care) – Ranked #2 in the Nation

Whether your infant has arrived prematurely or has a critical illness, the Children’s National Hospital top-ranked team assists in coordinating every service you and your baby need, including consultations, assessments, emergency treatments and continuing care.