Microcephaly
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Microcephaly is a condition in which a baby's head is smaller than expected for their age, which may reflect that the brain did not develop fully. It may be present at birth or become apparent in the first months of life.
Common causes: genetic factors, infections during pregnancy, and other situations that influence brain development; in some cases no cause is identified.
Which specialist treats it? The pediatrician assesses the baby's growth and, with relevant findings, refers to the pediatric neurologist to evaluate neurological development.
When to seek care? Regular pediatric checkups make it possible to monitor head growth. If differences or development that differs from what is expected are noticed, discussing it with a professional helps guide the follow-up.
Data on 53 doctors who treat microcephaly
Which specialist treats microcephaly?
Microcephaly should be evaluated by a pediatrician, who monitors the child's development, and by a pediatric neurologist to assess neurological development. You can find these specialists available.
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Doctors specialized in microcephaly
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Frequently asked questions
What is microcephaly?
Microcephaly is a condition in which a baby's head is smaller than expected for their age, which may reflect that the brain did not develop fully. It may be present at birth or become apparent in the first months of life.
Which doctor treats microcephaly?
Microcephaly should be evaluated by a pediatrician, who monitors the child's development, and by a pediatric neurologist to assess neurological development. You can find these specialists available.