Pediatric Neuroimmunology Clinic at Rady Children’s Hospital
Rady Children’s Pediatric Neuroimmunology Clinic specializes in providing comprehensive care for children and adolescents affected by autoimmune diseases targeting the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Our dedicated team is committed to diagnosing and treating a range of conditions, including demyelinating diseases and other neuro-inflammatory disorders, ensuring that each patient receives personalized and expert care.
Conditions Treated
Demyelinating Disorders:
- Multiple sclerosis
- MOG antibody-associated disease
- Optic neuritis
- Transverse myelitis
- Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
- Neuromyelitis optica (NMO)
Other Neuro-Immune Disorders:
- Autoimmune encephalitis (including anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis)
- Opsoclonus myoclonus ataxia syndrome
- Autoimmune epilepsies
- Central nervous system vasculitis
- Acute flaccid myelitis and other infectious myelitis
- Neurological complications of systemic autoimmune diseases or immunodeficiencies
Demyelinating Disorders
Our clinic specializes in a wide spectrum of inflammatory demyelinating disorders, with a focus on multiple sclerosis (MS). MS, an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, can vary greatly in severity and symptoms among pediatric patients. Diagnosis often involves a combination of clinical symptoms, findings, and advanced imaging techniques. Treatment strategies aim to manage symptoms, prevent further disease activity, and promote overall wellness.
Autoimmune Encephalitis and Related Disorders
In addition to demyelinating disorders, we offer comprehensive evaluation and care for other autoimmune and immune-mediated disorders affecting the central nervous system. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures that patients receive tailored treatment plans addressing both medical and psychosocial needs.
Our Team – Multidisciplinary Care
Our Pediatric Demyelinating and Neuro-Immune Programs provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and educational support. Our dedicated team comprises neurologists, a nurse, pediatric neuropsychologists, physical medicine and rehabilitation, a social worker, and administrative staff who work together to coordinate your child’s medical needs.
Jennifer Graves, MD, PhD, MAS -Director, Pediatric Neuroimmunology Clinic and the Neuroimmunology Research Program, at Rady Children’s, Professor of Neurosciences at UC San Diego
Jennifer Yang, MD -Neurologist at Rady Children’s Hospital, Assistant Professor of Neurosciences at UC San Diego
Marsha Harp – Nurse
Leo Lua – Administrative Support
Lex Springer – Social Worker
John Luce, DO – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Rady Children’s Hospital
Beyond providing state-of-the-art care for pediatric patients, we have an active research program. To learn more about our Neuroimmunology Research Program, visit our research page.
Contact Us
For more information or to refer a patient to the Pediatric Neuroimmunology Clinic at Rady Children’s Hospital, please call us at 858-966-5819
Location:
Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego
Medical Office Building (MOB), 4th Floor
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858-966-5819
Fax: 858-966-4930