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The Nemours Foundation807 Childrens Way, Jacksonville, FL 32207 map
Dr. Richard Finkel is a pediatric neurologist in Jacksonville who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders among children.
The Nemours Foundation
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Richard S. Finkel is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
807 Childrens Way, Jacksonville, FL 32207-8426
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Richard Finkel graduated from Washington University School Of Medicine in 1978.
Dr. Finkel has one office in Florida where he specializes in Pediatric Neurology, Pediatrics and Neurology.
Dr. Finkel works with sixty doctors including Dr. Kevin Sullivan and Dr. Alicia Della Volpe.
Specialties
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Pediatric Neurology
Pediatric neurologists provide care for disorders of the nervous system in children. When diagnosing patients, Dr. Finkel may perform procedures such as PET scans, EMG or EEG tests or nerve conduction velocity tests, among others. He may treat conditions like epilepsy, aneurysms, behavioral and neuromuscular disorders, sleep problems, learning disabilities, and many other neurological conditions.
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Pediatrics
Pediatricians like Dr. Finkel are health professionals who specialize in treating kids of all age groups, providing extensive health care for infants, kids & teenagers. Pediatricians function as primary care providers, or the first point of contact when a patient needs treatment. Dr. Finkel is trained to provide well-rounded health care for children of all ages, working closely with the patient's loved ones to make sure that the child is developing & growing correctly.
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Neurology
Abnormalities of the crucial areas of the nervous system may cause neurological complications. Dr. Richard Finkel addresses these conditions by conducting tests, scans and determining a diagnosis. The diagnosis is needed to come up with a treatment plan, which may involve medication management, targeted therapies, lifestyle changes, or other options.
Education & Training
Languages Spoken
- English
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