Dr. Danilo Bernardo, MD

Dr. Nalin Gupta, MD, PhD, is a leading pediatric neurosurgeon at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, specializing in the evaluation and surgical management of neurological disorders in children, including epilepsy, brain tumors, and cranial and spinal birth defects. With a strong focus on research, he investigates the role of inflammation in brain tumor progression and participates in national clinical studies on the effectiveness of fetal surgery for spina bifida. Dr. Gupta earned his medical degree from the University of Toronto and completed his residency in neurological surgery there, followed by a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at the Hospital for Sick Children. He is also a professor and principal investigator at the Brain Tumor Research Center at UCSF, contributing to advancements in pediatric neurological care. Generated from the website

Dr. Bethany Johnson-Kerner, MD, PhD is a pediatric neurologist based in Greenbrae, CA. With a special interest in helping children recover from brain injuries, Dr. Johnson-Kerner's research focuses on understanding the brain's healing process and identifying the most effective exercises and support systems for cognitive recovery. She is an Assistant Professor at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and leads the Brain Recovery Education initiative, which aims to maximize cognitive recovery after brain injury. Dr. Johnson-Kerner earned her medical degree and doctorate from Columbia University and completed her residency and fellowship at UCSF. Dr. Johnson-Kerner is a member of prestigious medical organizations such as the American Academy of Neurology, Child Neurology Society, and American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the Bay Area with her family. With a commitment to providing comprehensive and family-centered neurological care, Dr. Johnson-Kerner is dedicated to helping children return to normal life after brain injuries.Generated from the website

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals are consistently ranked among the nation's best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. We have two main campuses serving children and their families – one in Oakland and one in San Francisco – as well as clinics throughout Northern California. Whether we're treating a rare condition or providing a routine checkup, our love of helping kids shines through. With hundreds of doctors from more than 50 medical specialties, we provide care for virtually all pediatric conditions, including orthopedic issues, cancer, heart defects, neurological disorders and traumatic injuries. We are especially proud to be one of the few hospitals in the nation equipped to treat rare and serious illnesses in children.