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Jonathan Santoro, MD, Child Neurology, Los Angeles, CA, Children's Hospital Los Angeles

JonathanSantoroMD

Child Neurology Los Angeles, CA

Assistant Professor of Neurology

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Summary

  • Dr. Jonathan Santoro is a pediatric neurologist in Los Angeles, CA and is the Director of Neuroimmunology at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. He received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. He specializes in neuroimmunology/multiple sclerosis and child neurology and is experienced in child neurology, neurology, neuroimmunology (multiple sclerosis), and neuroimmunomodulation. His NIH-funded clinical and translational research program is in neuroinflammation in persons with Down syndrome.

Education & Training

  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityChief Residency, Neurology, 2017 - 2018
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Child Neurology, 2013 - 2018
  • Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University
    Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 2013 - 2015
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2014 - 2024
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2018 - 2022
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Biotinidase Deficiency as a Mimic of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder in Childhood  
    Jonathan Santoro, MD, JAMA Neurology
  • Immediate Induction and Consolidation Therapy May Improve Outcomes for Patients with Anaplastic Astrocytoma: a Case Series  
    Santoro JD, Kanter J, American Journal of Medical Sciences and Medicine, 2/2014

Press Mentions

  • Intravenous Immunoglobin Therapy Shows Promise Treating Children with down Syndrome Regression Disorder
    Intravenous Immunoglobin Therapy Shows Promise Treating Children with down Syndrome Regression DisorderMarch 17th, 2022
  • Manhattan Beach Native Raises Funds for Rare down Syndrome Condition
    Manhattan Beach Native Raises Funds for Rare down Syndrome ConditionSeptember 23rd, 2021
  • Caring for Patients with Disabilities: Novel Educational Training Programs
    Caring for Patients with Disabilities: Novel Educational Training ProgramsJune 23rd, 2016
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Other Languages

  • Spanish

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