Dr. Shana Dale Wallace, MD

Media Releases

Get to know Pediatric Neurologist Dr. Shana Dale Wallace, who serves patients in Charlotte, North Carolina.

A trusted pediatric neurologist, Dr. Wallace is affiliated with Novant Health Pediatric Neurology & Sleep in Charlotte, North Carolina, seeing patients at their offices in Randolph, Carmel, and Midtown. She can also be found on staff at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, and Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.

Graduating from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2002, she went on to complete her internship and residency in neurology at the Jackson Memorial Medical Center in 2004, and her fellowship in pediatric neurology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2007.

With over 10 years of experience in the field, the doctor is board-certified in child neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, which is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high-quality patient care for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists. 

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists are licensed medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.

On a more personal note, Dr. Wallace is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Recommended Articles

• Big Surprise for Young Man with Muscular Dystrophy on his Birthday

  There are many people out there living with great difficulties that they will have to overcome or cope with for the rest of their lives. People suffer muscular problems, mental problems, health problems, and some of them are living with more than one devastating condition.Sometimes, these problems...

• Is There a Cure for Autism?

  It is natural to ask your doctor about the cure for any disease once you have been diagnosed with it. The same is true for those diagnosed with autism. Unfortunately, there is no cure for autism.Various behavioral adjustment methods and medications that manage autism’s core symptoms are available...

• What Is Insomnia? Get the Facts

  Insomnia is also known as sleeplessness. It is a sleep disorder where people have trouble sleeping. Insomnia is caused by several factors. People with insomnia have abnormal sleeping patterns as well as daytime sleepiness, irritability, and a depressed mood. They may also have an increased...

• Second Opinions for Multiple Sclerosis: When Are They Advisable?

  The decision of whether or not to seek out a second opinion during medical procedures or diagnoses is often uncertain, and many struggle to understand when or how to get one. It is important to follow these guidelines for attaining expertise from an multiple sclerosis specialist, while still...

• To Tell the Truth...Are Parkinson's Patients Capable of Lying?

  Up until a few years ago, it was believed that those with Parkinson's disease, were only severely limited in their physical capabilities. Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease that is characterized by the progressive destruction of the brain cells located in the person’s substantia nigra....

• What Is an Ischemic Stroke?

  Ischemic stroke is a type of stroke that occurs as a result of the blockage of blood vessels that supplies blood to the brain by a blood clot. This prevents blood from reaching the brain. Consequently, the brain does not get enough oxygen for normal functioning. According to statistics, about 87% of...