Dr. Francine M Testa MD
Neurologist | Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
5 Durham Rd Suite 1-7 Guilford CT, 06437About
Dr. Francine Testa is a distinguished Neurologist in Guilford, CT. Dr. Testa 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. Testa employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Testa is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine MD
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Classification of childhood epilepsy syndromes in newly diagnosed epilepsy: interrater agreement and reasons for disagreement.
- Newly diagnosed epilepsy in children: presentation at diagnosis.
- Status epilepticus in children with newly diagnosed epilepsy.
- Childhood-onset epilepsy with and without preceding febrile seizures.
- Two cases of hypertension-induced reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome secondary to glomerulonephritis.
- Treatment of newly diagnosed pediatric epilepsy: a community-based study.
- Neuroimaging in children with newly diagnosed epilepsy: A community-based study.
- How well can epilepsy syndromes be identified at diagnosis? A reassessment 2 years after initial diagnosis.
- Defining early seizure outcomes in pediatric epilepsy: the good, the bad and the in-between.
- Early development of intractable epilepsy in children: a prospective study.
- Two-year remission and subsequent relapse in children with newly diagnosed epilepsy.
- Longitudinal assessment of adaptive behavior in infants and young children with newly diagnosed epilepsy: influences of etiology, syndrome, and seizure control.
- Status epilepticus after the initial diagnosis of epilepsy in children.
- Special education needs of children with newly diagnosed epilepsy.
- Remission of epilepsy after two drug failures in children: a prospective study.
Treatments
- Headaches
- Cerebral Palsy
- Epilepsy
- Learning Disabilities
- Birth Defects
- Migraine
Dr. Francine M Testa MD's Practice location
Practice At 5 Durham Rd Suite 1-7
5 Durham Rd Suite 1-7 -Guilford, CT 06437Get Direction
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