Dr. Jessica Lynn Carpenter MD
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
22 S GREENE ST BALTIMORE MD, 21201About
Dr. Jessica Carpenter is a child neurologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Carpenter 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. Carpenter 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 2002
Tufts University School of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Epilepsy
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
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