
Dr. Christopher M Henderson MD
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
1425 Portland Ave Rochester NY, 14621About
Dr. Christopher Henderson is a child neurologist practicing in Rochester, NY. Dr. Henderson specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system in children from birth to young adulthood. With combined understanding of childhood illness and the special needs of each individual child and their family, Dr. Henderson is able to help each patient improve the status of their health. Conditions such as seizures, delayed speech, weakness or frequent headaches are treated by child neurologists.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Fellowships
- Monroe Community Hospital 1994
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 1994
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Nearest Hospitals
ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITALl
1425 PORTLAND AVENUE ROCHESTER NY 14621HIGHLAND HOSPITALl
1000 SOUTH AVENUE ROCHESTER NY 14620STRONG MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
601 ELMWOOD AVE ROCHESTER NY 14642