Dr. Edward Lewis Hoffman M.D.
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
11030 Granada Ln Ste150 Leawood KS, 66211About
Dr. Edward Hoffman is a child neurologist practicing in Leawood, KS. Dr. Hoffman 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. Hoffman 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1982
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
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