Our Approach

Pediatric neurology covers a wide range of disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system in children and adolescents. Such disorders—from headache or migraine to severe movement issues—can negatively impact a child’s development, ability to function, and overall quality of life.

At Summit Health, our multidisciplinary team, comprised of specialists and subspecialists with advanced training and expertise, provides comprehensive and individualized care to children with neurological disorders as well as education, support, and guidance to their families

Conditions We Treat

  • Concussion
  • Post-concussion Syndrome
  • Concerns about long-term effects of head trauma (i.e. Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy)
  • Long-term Athlete Brain Health
  • Baseline Concussion and Brain Health Evaluations
  • Neck Strain Injuries / Whiplash
  • Peripheral Nerve Injuries and Neuropathy
  • Burners and Stingers
  • Dizziness, Vertigo, and Balance Problems
  • Headache, including Migraine, Tension Headache, Cluster Headaches, etc.
  • Nerve Pain
  • Seizures and Epilepsy
  • Sleep Problems
  • Tics
  • Abnormal Movements
  • Cognitive Concerns
  • Lightheadedness / Syncope
  • Genetic conditions affecting nervous system
  • Pediatric stroke and its consequences, for all ages from newborns through adolescents
  • Learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia and disorder of written expression
  • Developmental delays
  • Cerebral palsy
  • ADD/ADHD and central auditory processing disorder
  • Autistic spectrum disorders including High Functioning Autism
  • Evaluation for skull deformities (plagiocephaly)

Treatments and Services

  • EEG (in office) and ambulatory Video EEG (at home)
  • Neuroimaging (MRI, CT)
  • EMG/NCS (in collaboration with adult neurology)
  • Computerized Attention Test (IVA-2)
  • Central Auditory Processing Evaluation (in collaboration with Atlantic Health System)
  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational and Speech Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Habit Reversal Therapy for Tics
  • Baseline Concussion and Brain Health Evaluations
  • Concussion Return-to-Play

Our Pediatric Neurologists

Matthew McCarthy, MD

Matthew McCarthy, MD

out of 5
Neurosciences, Pediatric Neurology, Sports Neurology and Concussion Center
Swamini Sinha, MD

Swamini Sinha, MD, PhD

out of 5
Pediatric Neurology
Topper

Leonid Topper, MD, MRCPCH

out of 5
Pediatric Neurology, Neurology, Neurosciences

Why Choose Summit Health

At Summit Health we have a comprehensive team of experts who is specifically trained in the diagnosis and management of neurological conditions in children of all ages. From diagnosis through treatment and post-treatment care, our multidisciplinary team is there for you and your child every step of the way.