Dr. Peter H Berman MD
Neurologist | Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
34th & Civic Center Blvd Children's Hospital Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Peter Berman is a distinguished Neurologist in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Berman 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. Berman employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Berman is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1957
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Awards
- Division of Neurology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 2009 Resident Teaching Award
- Child Neurology Society 2002 Hower Award
- Special Teaching Award, Dept. of Neurology, 1995 University of Pennsylvania
Treatments
- Epilepsy
Professional Memberships
- Member International Society of Child Neurology
Fellowships
- Pediatric Neurology - National Institute of Neurological Disease and Blindness, Bethesda, MD
- Neurology - Children's Hospital Medical Center, Boston, MA
- Neuropathology - Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Experience & Accolades
- Member1979 - 2014Reviewer, Pediatrics
- Member1980 - 2014 Reviewer, Neurology
- Member1984 - 2014 Reviewer, Annals of Neurology
- Member1985 - 2014 Reviewer, Pediatric Neurology
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