Mikaela Speakes, MD Pediatric Neurology in St. Louis, MO

Dr. Mikaela Speakes is a child neurologist and pediatric epilepsy specialist dedicated to caring for pediatric patients throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. She provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for children with epilepsy and tuberous sclerosis and interprets routine, continuous video, and invasive electroencephalograms (EEGs), helping families better understand their child's condition and treatment options.

Guided by a commitment to personalized, patient-centered care, Dr. Speakes works closely with each child and family to develop treatment plans tailored to their unique needs and goals. This includes evaluating patients for therapies such as specialized dietary treatments and identifying those who may benefit from advanced options for difficult-to-control seizures, including epilepsy surgery and neuromodulation device management.

Dr. Speakes' research interests focus on pediatric epilepsy surgery and neuromodulation devices for intractable epilepsy, reflecting her commitment to advancing treatment options for children with complex seizure disorders.

Dr. Speakes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology, Division of Child Neurology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is also a member of the American Epilepsy Society.