Dr. Tarannum M. Lateef, MD, MPH
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
111 Michigan Avenue West Wing, Floor 1. Washington DC, 20010About
Dr. Tarannum Lateef is a distinguished Neurologist in Washington, DC. Dr. Lateef specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Lateef employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Lateef is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 2001
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- In utero exposure to antiepileptic drugs: teratogenicity and neonatal morbidity.
- Headache in a national sample of American children: prevalence and comorbidity.
- Headache in young children in the emergency department: use of computed tomography.
- Physical comorbidity of migraine and other headaches in US adolescents.
- Neurologic complaints in young children in the ED: when is cranial computed tomography helpful?
- Seizures, encephalopathy, and vaccines: experience in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
- Accuracy of family history reports of migraine in a community-based family study of migraine.
Treatments
- Headaches
- Epilepsy
- Learning Disabilities
- Birth Defects
- Migraine
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