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Laura (Engel) Vernon, MD, Pediatrics, Chicago, IL

LauraEngel(Engel)VernonMD

Pediatrics Chicago, IL

Child Neurology

Assistant Professor, Division of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics Associate Program Director, Child Neurology Residency Program

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  • Office

    225 E Chicago Ave
    # 51
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Phone+1 312-227-3550

Summary

  • Laura E. Vernon, MD has been a pediatric neurologist at Lurie Children's since 2021. She is board certified in Child Neurology and Neonatal Neurocritical Care. Her clinical work includes seeing patients in several settings throughout the Lurie Children's and Northwestern medical systems. She is a neurology consultant in the neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) at Lurie Children's and Prentice Women's Hospital and provides long-term neurodevelopmental follow-up for NICU graduates in her outpatient clinic. In addition, Dr. Vernon works as a neurology consultant through The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health. She also provides outpatient services for the assessment and management of general neurologic conditions in children at any age. In clinic, Dr. Vernon’s goal is to spend time with patient families to help them fully understand their child’s condition and the evaluations or treatment they may need.

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 2015 - 2018
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 2015

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2015 - 2026
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2020 - 2022
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
  • United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS)Board Certification in Neonatal Neurocritical Care

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships