Dr. Stephen Contompasis M.D.
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
111 Colchester Ave Burlington VT, 05401About
Dr. Stephen Contompasis is a child neurologist practicing in Burlington, VT. Dr. Contompasis 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. Contompasis 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1985
Tufts University School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Treatments
- Autism
Fellowships
- Children's Hospital-Boston - Developmental Pediatrics
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