Dr. Shirley Otesia Barr M.D.
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
6200 2nd St Nw Washington DC, 20011About
Dr. Shirley Barr is a child neurologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Barr specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system in children from birth to young adulthood. With combined understanding of childhood illness and the special needs of each individual child and their family, Dr. Barr is able to help each patient improve the status of their health. Conditions such as seizures, delayed speech, weakness or frequent headaches are treated by child neurologists.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1977
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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