The Spanish Language Neurology Clinic at Kennedy Krieger Institute offers culturally sensitive neurological care to Spanish-speaking patients and their families. That care includes the advanced, interdisciplinary, diagnostic and therapeutic management of a full spectrum of neurological conditions in infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

The clinic provides that care in patients’ and families’ native language to facilitate better treatment and understanding of each patient’s diagnosis.

Who We Serve

Our bilingual clinicians provide evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for Spanish-speaking patients and their families for the treatment of neurological conditions, including:

  • Epilepsy
  • Genetic neurodegenerative disorders
  • Headaches/migraines
  • Movement disorders
  • Stroke

Our Team

Kennedy Krieger is home to a unique interdisciplinary collaboration of experts in neurological disorders. As neurological disorders can affect many different systems in the body, providing the best possible care for our patients often requires the collaboration of a wide range of medical specialists, including:

  • Child neurologists
  • Cognitive and behavioral neurologists
  • Genetic counselors
  • Neurodevelopmental medicine specialists
  • Neurogenetics specialists
  • Pediatricians
  • Rehabilitation professionals 
  • Research scientists
  • Sleep medicine specialists

The clinic works with bilingual clinicians across Kennedy Krieger and can refer patients to those clinicians.

Our Approach

Our clinicians work closely with their patients to focus on early detection and consistent management of neurological disease. Patients benefit from our clinicians’ specialized training in using a variety of neurological diagnostic tools, including EMG (electromyography) and EEG (electroencephalography). These technologies can provide a better understanding of the underlying cause of a series of symptoms and can allow for a more complete treatment plan.

New patients should expect a thorough evaluation, including a complete history and neurological exam, which typically takes at least an hour. The neurological
exam will test muscle strength, reflexes and coordination. We also examine previous medical records and brain images sent to us or brought to the appointment.

Contact Us

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 443-923-9400, or call toll-free at 888-554-2080. TTY users, please contact us at 443-923-2645, or dial 711 to make a Maryland Relay call.

Physicians and Healthcare Professionals 

To make a referral, call our Physician Referral Line at 443-923-9403.

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