Pediatric Neurology

When your child experiences headaches, seizures, developmental delays or other neurologic concerns, it's natural to have questions. You want answers you can trust and a team that takes the time to understand what your child is experiencing.

At ChristianaCare Pediatric Neurology, your child receives care from an experienced team that takes the time to get to know your family, listen to your concerns and help you navigate what comes next. Because our practice is intentionally small, families often see the same providers at each visit, allowing us to build meaningful relationships and provide continuity of care over time.

New patients are welcome. Call (302) 623-3017 to schedule an appointment.

When your child needs neurologic care – experience, access and coordination matter. Our pediatric neurology team provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a wide range of conditions while working closely with the providers and specialists involved in your child's care.

Our pediatric neurology team cares for children with a wide range of conditions affecting the brain, nerves and muscles.

Not sure whether your child's symptoms require a pediatric neurology evaluation? Our team can help determine the best next steps.

A pediatric neurology appointment is designed to help us better understand your child's symptoms while giving you the opportunity to ask questions and share your observations.

We Start by Listening

We'll discuss your child's health history, symptoms and any concerns you've noticed at home, school or other settings. We encourage parents and caregivers to share details about how symptoms affect daily life.

We Perform a Neurologic Evaluation

Your provider will perform an examination tailored to your child's age, symptoms and comfort level. For younger children, we may incorporate parts of the examination into play to help them feel more at ease.

Because every child is different, we adapt our approach to meet your child's individual needs.

We Develop a Plan Together

Before you leave, we'll discuss our findings, explain any recommended testing or treatment and outline next steps for follow-up care.

Our goal is for you to leave with a clear understanding of your child's care plan and confidence in what comes next.

Coordinated Specialty Care When Your Child Needs More Support

Most children receive the care they need through our pediatric neurology practice. When additional expertise is needed, we help coordinate referrals and communicate with specialists involved in your child's care.

We may help coordinate care related to:

• Ketogenic diet therapy.
• Epilepsy neurosurgery.
• Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS).
• Nerve and muscle testing, including electroencephalogram (EEG) and electromyography (EMG).
• Botox and nerve block therapies.
• Multidisciplinary specialty clinics.

We also collaborate with your child's pediatrician, other specialists (such as behavioral health providers), and school and IEP teams. By working together, we help create a more connected experience for families and ensure that everyone involved in your child's care is informed and aligned.

Richard Fischer, MD, MHS

Dr. Fischer is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with decades of experience diagnosing and treating neurologic conditions in children. He is committed to helping families better understand their child's condition and developing personalized treatment plans that support long-term health and well-being. Dr. Fischer works closely with families and care teams to provide expert neurologic care for both routine and complex conditions.

Amanda Hall, FNP-BC

Amanda Hall is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with extensive experience caring for children with neurologic conditions. She sees both new and returning patients, evaluating, diagnosing and treating a wide range of pediatric neurologic concerns. Amanda works closely with families to develop individualized care plans and provide ongoing support throughout a child's care journey. She is also credentialed to perform autism diagnostic evaluations using ADOS. Amanda is licensed in Maryland, and the practice accepts several Maryland Medicaid plans to help make care more accessible. Please call our office for details.

When your child needs pediatric neurology care, we're here to help. Whether you're looking for answers to a new concern, a second opinion or ongoing care for a diagnosed neurologic condition, our team is ready to partner with your family.

New patients are welcome - call (302) 623-3017 to schedule an appointment. 

Pediatric neurology appointments are available at our Newark office, with virtual visits offered when appropriate. Families in both Delaware and Maryland can access expert pediatric neurologic care close to home. Amanda Hall, FNP-BC, is licensed in Maryland, and the practice accepts several Maryland Medicaid plans to help make care more accessible. Please call our office for details.