UCLA Pediatric Neurology

08/28/2025

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08/09/2025

We’re proud to announce the launch of the Starblazer Awards, a new national recognition program from Make-A-Wish that honors wish alumni who are now making a difference in the world. These inspiring individuals show how a single wish can spark a lifetime of purpose. 💙

Know a wish alum who’s creating positive change? Nominate them today.

🔗 wish.org/starblazer

08/09/2025

We invite you and your families to the Epilepsy Family Weekend at The Painted Turtle on Friday, September 26 - 28. Campers with the primary diagnosis of epilepsy and their families are invited to make new friends in a supportive environment, while enjoying fun activities and more! Each activity is designed with campers and families in mind. Meet other families and return home with new friends and a lifechanging experience.

For more info and to register, email: Help@EpilepsyLosAngeles.org

08/09/2025

The federal government’s $1B dollar demand is designed for one purpose and one purpose only: to devastate and its critical mission. to defend America’s greatest public university system and support this life-saving work. https://ucal.us/standupforuc

07/31/2025

We welcome our newest Child Neurology residents to the team Drs. Casey Orozco-Poore and Juan Pablo Vasquez. 😁

06/17/2025

Driving home in traffic and want to listen to a podcast on epilepsy and various topics. Check out What Now!

Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

06/05/2025

Understanding Neurodevelopmental Disorders After Epilepsy Surgery
Monday, June 30, 2025, 2 pm PST | 5 pm EST

In this Power Hour, pediatric neurologist Dr. Shafali Jeste will explain neurodevelopmental disorders: what they are, how they’re diagnosed, how they can overlap with epilepsy, and how the correct diagnosis can help unlock proper supports and services for your child (co-hosted by the TSC Alliance, LGS Foundation, and CHADD’s National Resource Center on ADHD).

Register Online at
https://ow.ly/4h6S50VZJHH

06/05/2025

Team UCLA will be at the TSC walk on Saturday! Can't wait to see you all there. ☀️

🎉 Harbor City Step Forward to Cure TSC Walk – This Saturday!

Join us Saturday, June 7 at Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park for a day filled with fun, connection and support. 💙

We're thrilled to welcome both new and returning families to our new Southern California location! Come walk with us to raise awareness, support those living with TSC and celebrate our incredible community.

📍 Harbor City, CA
🗓️ Saturday, June 7
📌 Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park

Let’s Step Forward together – we can’t wait to see you there! 👟

Register here: https://ow.ly/tupu50VQgsG

05/08/2025

All UCLA Trained from Maine to California! Child Neurologists that truly love what they do!

05/06/2025

Pediatric Headache Specialist, Dr. Grant Tejada is currently available to see children in Torrance, Manhattan Beach or Santa Monica. Contact our appointment center at 310-825-0867. She is also fluent in Spanish!

05/03/2025

An equestrian and physician in pediatric neurology, Dr. Meeryo Choe discusses the Equestrian and the concerns of choice when it comes to wearing a helmet. "While rules and regulations focus on horse and rider safety, culturally, equestrian sports participants have an attitude of “freedom of choice”.
Read more https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780323999922000657

04/19/2025

Epilepsy and many other sub specialties' are feeling the cuts already. 😕