Pediatric Neurology

UMass Memorial Medical Center – Children’s Medical Center specialists in pediatric neurology can evaluate and treat your child for neurology problems, which are disorders with the central nervous system.

Pediatric Neurology Conditions We Treat:

Our pediatric neurology team treats children up to 18 years old. Physicians have expertise in various neurological disorders including:

  • Seizures/epilepsy
  • Infectious, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders of the nervous system
  • Complicated headaches and migraines
  • Stroke
  • Tic disorders
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Brain tumors
  • Autism
  • Neurological disorders resulting from congenital...

Vision and Mission

Vision

The UMass Memorial Health Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) seeks to foster a culture of care and caring where patients are nurtured in body, mind and spirit.

Mission

The Patient and Family Advisory Council seeks to promote safe and comprehensive patient- and family-centered care:

  • The furtherance of compassionate and respectful provider-patient partnerships in care
  • The inclusion of families/friends as defined by the patient
  • The understanding of, respect for, and accommodation of diversity in family life, values, beliefs, customs and practices
  • The encouragement of effective two-way...

What Is an Intensivist?

What is an Intensivist?

An intensivist is a board-certified physician who provides special care for critically ill patients. Also known as a critical care physician, the intensivist has advanced training and experience in treating this complex type of patient.

What Kind of Training does an Intensivist Have?

After medical school, an intensivist completes a residency and board certification in a specialty such as surgery, internal medicine, pulmonary medicine or pediatrics, plus an additional two- to three-year fellowship and certification in critical care medicine.

How is an Intensivist Different

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Telephone Directory for the Medical Center

Connecting all campuses and departments: 508-334-1000

Emergency Departments

 

 

Medical Department Chairs

The Medical Department Chairs at UMass Memorial Medical Center provide clinical, academic, and operational leadership across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. As senior physician leaders within an academic medical center and the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, these department chairs oversee patient care, faculty development, medical education, and research initiatives. Their leadership supports high-quality, patient-centered care, drives clinical innovation, and strengthens UMass Memorial’s position as a leading health care system serving Central Massachusetts...

Injury Prevention Center

Keeping Our Communities Safe in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

The Injury Prevention Department at UMass Memorial Health is here to support you and your family before an injury ever occurs. Home to the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, we know firsthand about the types of traumatic injuries happening in our community — and how you can best prevent them.

Who We Serve

Our Injury Prevention Department partners with our community and with local and national organizations. We also help underserved communities by providing better access to safety information and equipment. Our partners include:  

  • A...

Pediatric Cancer and Blood Disorders Care

Personalized Care for Childhood Cancers and Blood Disorders in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

As the region’s only comprehensive pediatric cancer and blood disorders program, we’re equipped to offer the same excellent level of care you would find at the largest hospitals in the nation. Our smaller size means your child receives individualized attention. Your family gets to know and trust our doctors, nurses, social workers and child life specialists. 

Specialized Oncology and Hematology Expertise

We are a member of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), a national organization of pediatric cancer...