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Rehabilitation is an important medical specialty that focuses on reducing disability and restoring and maintaining optimal health. The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialists at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s help children and adolescents with

Tics and Tourette syndrome are neurological disorders characterized by sudden, repetitive, involuntary movements or sounds. Tics can range from simple motor actions, such as blinking or head jerking, to complex movements or vocalizations. Tourette syndrome, a more specific form

The Neurology team at Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's provides comprehensive neurological care for children throughout the Southwest and beyond. Our multidisciplinary approach focuses on patient-centered care for neurological and behavioral disorders. As the

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic disease that affects approximately 40,000 children and adults in the United States. This inherited disease produces thick mucus that makes breathing difficult, causes lung infections, and often prevents normal digestion. Cystic fibrosis is

Cerebrovascular disorders in children encompass a range of conditions that affect the blood vessels in the brain, leading to issues such as strokes, aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). The risk of stroke is highest during the first year of life, but it can occur at

Complex gastrointestinal (GI) conditions can affect the digestive tract in a number of ways. They may impact the gut’s ability to tolerate or absorb food. If your child’s small intestine can’t work properly, they may be at risk of not absorbing the nutrients needed for growth and

The pediatric endocrinology team at Phoenix Children’s is committed to helping children and their families manage endocrine disorders. When you make an appointment, our clinicians will talk with you about your child’s needs and determine if it should be handled via telehealth or

The multidisciplinary Perinatal Palliative Care Team at Phoenix Children’s is here to provide expectant parents and families with guidance, support and comfort during times of uncertainty, concern and grief. When families learn that their baby is faced with a life-threatening or

Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality affecting approximately 1 of every 700 babies born in the United States. Each child is unique, and a Down syndrome diagnosis is just one aspect of who they are. The Down Syndrome Clinic at Phoenix Children’s is led by a

Hypothalamic hamartomas are rare, benign (non-cancerous) tumor-like formation on the hypothalamus, the area at the base of the brain that controls the production and release of hormones by the pituitary gland. These growths are associated with a severe form of childhood epilepsy