Elizabeth Barkoudah

Dr. Elizabeth Barkoudah is an Instructor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and holds multiple roles at Boston Children's Hospital. She serves as an Associate in the Department of Neurology, Co-Director of the Cerebral Palsy and Spasticity Center, and Director of the Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Residency Training Program. Dr. Barkoudah specializes in pediatric neurology, focusing on neuromotor disorders, spasticity management, and precision medicine. She is also a key member of the Boston Children's Hospital Precision Medicine Service.

Education:

• MD: University of Nebraska Medical Center (2004)
• Pediatrics Internship: University of Tennessee Health Science Center (2007)
• Child Neurology Residency: Boston Children's Hospital (2011)
• Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Fellowship: Boston Children's Hospital (2010)

Research & Clinical Focus: Dr. Barkoudah’s expertise lies in complex pediatric neurological conditions, particularly cerebral palsy and spasticity. She co-leads a multidisciplinary spasticity clinic and emphasizes translational approaches in precision medicine. Her work integrates clinical care with educational training for residents and medical students.

Certifications:

• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Child and Adolescent Neurology)
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Neurodevelopmental Disabilities)

Contact: Phone: 617-355-6388 | Fax: 617-730-0284 | NPI: 1063614352