Dr. Christina Szperka

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Christina Szperka is a pediatric neurologist and Director of the Pediatric Headache Program at Children's Hospital Philadelphia. With an extensive dedication to improving treatment for children with headaches, Dr. Szperka completed her medical training at Yale University School of Medicine and a Master's degree at the University of Pennsylvania in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics. She has undergone residencies in Pediatrics and Child Neurology at Children's Hospital Philadelphia, along with a fellowship in Headache Medicine at the Jefferson Headache Center. Dr. Szperka is board certified in Child Neurology and Headache Medicine. Since 2013, she has focused on advancing the clinical care and treatment options available for pediatric headache sufferers and has received multiple grants to support these initiatives. Furthermore, she has been recognized by numerous organizations, including being named one of Philadelphia's Top Doctors in Child Neurology multiple years in a row. Her research interests include chronic pain management in children, and she actively participates in multiple professional organizations and committees to influence the field of pediatric headache research and treatment.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2013-01-01 — Present

Pediatric Headache Program, Children's Hospital Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

Managed and developed the Pediatric Headache Program focusing on improving care for children with headache disorders.

Attending Physician, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics

— Present

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Provides clinical care and conducts research in pediatric neurology and headache management.

Awards

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America's Honored Professionals

2018-01-01
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Philadelphia Magazine Top Doctors

2018-01-01

Requirements for Children's Hospital Philadelphia

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Graduate of a US or Canadian medical school or one year of US post-graduate clinical training Passed USMLE or COMLEX Part I Must pass Step II before start of training
Application Checklist
  • ERAS application form
  • Personal statement
  • Medical school transcript
  • USMLE or COMLEX scores
  • Minimum of three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pediatrics: Pediatric Residency Program. Interviews are conducted virtually.