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Pedro Weisleder, MD, Child Neurology, Columbus, OH

Pedro Weisleder MD PhD

Child Neurology•Columbus, OH

Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics

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  • 555 S 18th StColumbus, OH 43205

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Summary

  • Pedro Weisleder, MD, PhD is a child neurologist based in Columbus, Ohio, and Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University. He completed his medical education at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, followed by advanced training—including graduate studies, residencies, and fellowships—at several distinguished institutions, including the University of Arizona, the University of Washington, the University of Texas, Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, and The Ohio State University.

    Dr. Weisleder’s professional expertise spans child neurology, medical education, bioethics, and the intersection between medicine and the law. He has authored more than 90 publications including peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with contributions to journals such as Journal of Comparative Neurology, Hearing Research, Seminars in Pediatric Neurology, Annals of the Child Neurology Society, Journal of Child Neurology, Pediatric Neurology, Neurology Education, MedEdPORTAL, Pediatrics, The Journal of Pediatrics, and the Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law. He has also edited two books: Current Topics in Pediatric Epilepsy and Manual of Pediatric Neurology.

    In addition to his scholarly work, Dr. Weisleder serves as Editor-in-Chief of Seminars in Pediatric Neurology and Global Neurological Insights. During his graduate training, he received multiple scholarships in recognition of academic excellence. In 2025, he was honored as a “Distinguished Alumnus” by the faculty of the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Arizona.

Education & Training

  • The Ohio State University
    The Ohio State UniversityFellowship, Clinical Ethics , 2016 - 2017
  • Phoenix Children's Hospital
    Phoenix Children's HospitalFellowship, Child Neurology, 2000 - 2001
  • Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1999 - 2000
  • Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1996 - 1999
  • Creighton University School of Medicine-Phoenix
    Creighton University School of Medicine-PhoenixResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2007 - 2027
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2020 - 2027
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2001 - 2021
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1999 - 2013
  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow American Academy of Neurology
  • Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics The Ohio State University College of Medicine
  • Distinguished Alumnus Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, 2025

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • It's time to leave the wilderness: A commentary on Valencia's et al "Program director survey: Attitudes regarding Child Neurology training"  
    Weisleder P, Pediatric Neurology, 1/1/2016
  • Healthcare rationing in a just society: The clinical effectiveness model  
    Weisleder P, Semin Pediatr Neurol, 1/1/2015
  • A Brain Death Dilemma: Apnea Testing while on High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation  
    Gillson N, Weisleder P, Ream M, Pediatrics, 1/1/2015

Books/Book Chapters

  • Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences 
    Chapter: Recklinghausen, Friedrich Daniel von. 
    Page 1 - 2Weisleder P. and Roach E.S.Editors: Aminoff M.J. and Daroff R.B..Academic Press, Oxford, EnglandEdition 2nd,2014
  • Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences 
    Chapter: Osler, William. 
    Page 703 - 704Roach ES, Weisleder P.Editors: Aminoff M.J. and Daroff R.B..Academic Press, Oxford, EnglandEdition 2nd,2014
  • Manual of Pediatric Neurology. 
    Chapter: Tic disorder and Tourette syndrome. 
    Page 229 - 235Weisleder, P. and Khuhro LEditors: P. Weisleder.World Scientific, Singapore2012

Lectures

  • Ethical concerns surrounding gene transfer therapy. 
    Austin, TX - 1/1/2013
  • Practical legal issues for neurologists. 
    New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2012
  • Ethical concerns regarding complementary and alternative medicine. 
    Providence, RI - 1/1/2011

Other

  • Deaf waddler mouse. 
    Adams, L., Weisleder, P., Norton, S., Rubel, E., and Tempel, B., Hereditary Deafness Newsletter
    Great Britain - 1/1/1991

Professional Memberships

  • Child Neurology Society
    Member

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Hebrew

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