Dr. Rebecca Allison Garfinkle D.O.
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
30131 Town Center Dr Suite 245 Laguna Niguel CA, 92677About
Dr. Rebecca Garfinkle is a child neurologist practicing in Laguna Niguel, CA. Dr. Garfinkle 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. Garfinkle 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
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 2002
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Headaches
- Epilepsy
- Learning Disabilities
- Concussion
- Migraine
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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