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Boston Children’s Hospital has one of the most extensive and collaborative teams of cerebral palsy (CP) specialists in the world. Our team covers all ranges and stages of care to ensure the highest quality of life for every child with CP. Their expertise combines with the breadth and depth of specialties offered throughout Boston Children’s Hospital, so that your child gets the most comprehensive care possible.

 

Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Center Staff


Our program includes orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, neurosurgeons, physiatrists, complex care pediatricians, physical and occupational therapists, orthotists, cast technicians and augmentative communication specialists all working together in one clinic, to provide comprehensive care for your child. You can see many of these specialists in one day—a fact that sets us apart from other cerebral palsy programs. You and your child also have access to a full range of support services, including social work, educational materials and community resources.

 

Medical Co-Directors

Elizabeth Barkoudah, MD

Associate, Department of Neurology; Co-Director, Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Center; Director, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Residency Training Program

Instructor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

Jay Berry, MD, MPH

Chief, Complex Care Services; Co-director, Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Center

Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School

Weston Northam, MD

Co-Director, Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Center; Attending Physician, Department of Neurosurgery

Instructor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School

Benjamin Shore, MD, MPH, FRCSC

Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Center; Director, Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Center; Program Director, Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship

Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Attendings

Emily Davidson, MD, MPH

Physician in Pediatrics, Care for Children with Medical Complexity

Assistant Professor in Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School

David Fogelman, MD

Pediatric Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist, Orthopedic Center

Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

Kathleen Huth, MD, MMSc, FRCPC

Pediatrician, Division of General Pediatrics

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School

Travis Matheney, MD, MLA

Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Center

Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Donna Nimec, MD

Physiatrist in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Orthopedic Center

Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

Rebecca Siegel, MD

Attending Physician, Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Center

Instructor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Harvard Medical School

Brian Snyder, MD, PhD

Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Center

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Siddharth Srivastava, MD

Assistant, Department of Neurology

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

Ana Ubeda Tikkanen, MD, PhD

Pediatric Rehabilitation Attending, Orthopedic Center

Instructor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

Carley Vuillermin, MBBS, MPH, FRACS

Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Center

Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Colyn Watkins, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Center

Instructor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Speech-Language Pathologists

Elizabeth Rose, MA, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist II, Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement

Christina Yu, CCC-SLP

Clinical Coordinator, Autism Language Program; Speech-Language Pathologist, Autism Language Program & Augmentative Communication Program

Physical and Occupational Therapists

Rachel Tombeno, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist, Department of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Services

Nurse Practitioners

Lucia C. Bastianelli, RN, MSN, CPNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Center

Kristin Buxton, PNP

Nurse Practitioner, Cerebral Palsy Program, Baclofen Pump Program

Ann Morgan, CPNP

Nurse Practitioner, Cerebral Palsy Program, Baclofen Pump Program

Cynthia Thompson, MSN, FNP

Nurse Practitioner, Orthopedic Center

Registered Nurses

Paula DeSisto-McElhiney, RN, BSN, CPN

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Center