Dr. Jo-ann B Bier MD
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
300 Longwood Ave Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Jo-ann Bier is a child neurologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Bier 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. Bier 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
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1985
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Anxiety
- Learning Disabilities
- Birth Defects
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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