Laurel Persa, MD
- Neurology

Pediatric Neurologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
737-229-3501
Languages: English, Beginner-Intermediate Spanish
Departments:
Office location:
9835 North Lake Creek Parkway
Austin, TX 78717
Get to know Laurel Persa, MD
Dr. Persa is a board-certified Pediatric Neurologist. She specializes in the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders in children, including seizures/epilepsy, stroke, headache, movement disorders and developmental differences.
Personal Statement
I believe in the inherent value and potential of every child, and I take joy in providing collaborative, evidence-based care in my community. Communication is paramount in my practice, and it is important to me that my patients and their families feel heard, seen and respected as we work together to bring children and families back to health.
Education
School | Education | Degree | Year |
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University of Washington | Residency | Child Neurology | 2022 |
University of Washington | Residency | Pediatrics | 2019 |
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2017 |
The University of Oklahoma | Bachelors | Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language, Literature and Linguistics | 2013 |
Organizations
Organization Name | Role |
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American Academy of Neurology | Member |
Child Neurology Society | Member |
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology: Certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Persa L, Shaw DW, Amlie-Lefond C. Why Would a Child Have a Stroke? Journal of Child Neurology, 2022;37(12-14):907-915
Maher K, Persa L, Barry D, Lee-Eng J, Dichek H, Joshi S, Amlie-Lefond C. Thrombophilia screening in the routine clinical care of children with arterial ischemic stroke. Pediatric Blood Cancer, 2023 Aug;70(8):e30381
Persa L, Mingbunjerdsuk, D. A 5-year-old girl with abnormal movements and change in speech. Child Neurology Society: Case Studies Series, 2022