Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's

Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's hospital, also called Barrow at Phoenix Children's, is the neurological and neurosurgery Center of Excellence at Phoenix Children's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. It is one of six Centers of Excellence at the hospital. The Institute is located on the main campus of Phoenix Children's Hospital with satellite clinics across central Arizona.[1]

Overview

Barrow at Phoenix Children's offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neurological care and services to infants, children, and teens with neurological-related problems. It performs treatment, education, and research and is the largest pediatric neuroscience center in the Southwest. The Institute is led by neurosurgeon P. David Adelson, MD.[2]

Barrow at Phoenix Children's offers pediatric neurosurgery, neurology, psychology, psychiatry, developmental pediatrics and rehabilitation in one location. It utilized specialized medical equipment, pediatric patient rooms, and pediatric specialists to treat complex neurological disorders in pediatric patients.[1]

As part of Phoenix Children's Hospital, Barrow at Phoenix Children's is also affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, providing the pediatric training for medical students there. Phoenix Children's partners with Maricopa Integrated Health System for a combined medical/pediatric residency program. Phoenix Children’s Hospital is a 465-licensed-bed, freestanding children’s hospital that provides specialty pediatric services in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, trauma, and urgent care. Specialty and urgent care centers are located in Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale, and Avondale with additional specialty care services in Gilbert, Yuma, and Flagstaff.[3]

Programs and services

Programs and services include:[4]

  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Epilepsy Program
  • Movement Disorders Program
  • Headache Program
  • Neurotrauma Program (includes Concussion Program)
  • Neuro-oncology Program
  • Neuro-NICU
  • Neurosurgery Program (includes craniofacial, bracial plexus, epilepsy and other services)
  • Psychiatry and Psychology Programs
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (includes Cochlear Implant Program, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation)

Educational partnerships and opportunities

Each year, Barrow at Phoenix Children's hosts a number of educational conferences and opportunities for medical professionals, including an annual Children's Neuroscience Symposium and weekly Grand Rounds.[5] The Division of Developmental Pediatrics trains physicians to diagnose autism in children through the Early Access to Care - AZ Program, which increases the accessibility of services for children with autism and other developmental disorders.[6]

Barrow at Phoenix Children's is also home to a number of fellowships and internships for medical students and residents.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Barrow Neurological Institute".
  2. ↑ khadlock (8 June 2015). "P. David Adelson, MD".
  3. ↑ "Home Page - Phoenix Children's Hospital".
  4. ↑ khadlock-edit (7 June 2013). "Program Services".
  5. ↑ khadlock (5 December 2013). "Providers".
  6. ↑ MollyH (29 August 2016). "Early Access to Care - AZ Program".
  7. ↑ khadlock-edit (10 June 2013). "Fellows and Residents".

Coordinates: 33°28′44″N 112°02′30″W / 33.478909°N 112.041576°W / 33.478909; -112.041576

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