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Meet Our Team

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

Elizabeth Barkoudah , MD

Neurologist, Department of Neurology; Co-Director, Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Center; Director, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Residency Training Program
Instructor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Elaine Lin, MD

Elaine Lin , MD

Pediatrician, Division of General Pediatrics; Co-Director Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Center
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Weston Northam, MD

Weston Northam , MD

Co-Director, Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Center; Neurosurgeon, Department of Neurosurgery
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Harvard Medical School
Benjamin Shore, MD, MPH, FRCSC

Benjamin Shore , MD, MPH, FRCSC

Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department; Co-Director, Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Center; Director, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship; Director, Cerebral Palsy Program
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Physicians

David Fogelman, MD

David Fogelman , MD

Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Doctor, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department
Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School
Donna Nimec, MD

Donna Nimec , MD

Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Doctor, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department; Director, Pediatric Rehabilitation Program
Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School
Julia Shah, MD

Julia Shah , MD

Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Doctor, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department
Instructor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School
Ana Ubeda Tikkanen, MD, PhD

Ana Ubeda Tikkanen , MD, PhD

Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Doctor, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department
Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School
Colyn Watkins, MD

Colyn Watkins , MD

Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School

Speech-Language Pathologists

Christina Yu, CCC-SLP

Christina Yu , CCC-SLP

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

Physical and Occupational Therapists

Nurse Practitioners

Registered Nurses