Dr. Scott Howard Faber M.D.
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
1405 Shady Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15217About
Dr. Scott Faber is a child neurologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Faber 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. Faber 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
Univ of Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1984
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
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