Dr. Sameh S. w. Morkous MD
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
1210 S CEDAR CREST BLVD STE 2400 ALLENTOWN PA, 18103About
Dr. Sameh Morkous is a child neurologist practicing in Orange, CA. Dr. Morkous 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. Morkous 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.
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