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Douglas Nordli Jr., MD, Child Neurology, Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Medical Center

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Child Neurology • Chicago, IL

Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Neurology at University of Chicago Medicine

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Overview of Dr. Nordli

I am a highly skilled neurologist who specializes in treating children with neurological conditions. I focus on pediatric epilepsy, with a particular interest in early onset epilepsy, and am passionate about understanding each child’s unique condition so that he can provide targeted treatment for better results.

Along with clinical work, I'm also actively researching methods to improve pediatric neurology care. I am investigating techniques to predict and alter the course of epilepsy and examining how a novel method of classification of epilepsy can lead to better diagnosis and treatment.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Child Neurology, 1986 - 1989
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Pediatrics, 1984 - 1986
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - Present
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Epilepsy

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Hospitals Begin Dispensing Medical Cannabis Oil to Patients
    Hospitals Begin Dispensing Medical Cannabis Oil to PatientsMay 10th, 2017
  • How This Devoted Mother's Tireless Battle to Save Her 11-Year-Old Son from Crippling Epilepsy Led to Him Becoming the First Briton to Be Prescribed Cannabis on the NHS
    How This Devoted Mother's Tireless Battle to Save Her 11-Year-Old Son from Crippling Epilepsy Led to Him Becoming the First Briton to Be Prescribed Cannabis on the NHSApril 29th, 2017
  • Ketogenic Diet for Refractory Epilepsy: Beyond Anecdotes
    Ketogenic Diet for Refractory Epilepsy: Beyond AnecdotesMay 16th, 2018

Grant Support

  • Neurological Follow UP Of Infants With SeizuresNational Center For Research Resources1997–2000

Hospital Affiliations

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois BlueChoice Select
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Coventry Health Care PPO Platinum
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    HealthLink PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Sagamore Health Plus
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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