Annabelle S. Harvey

Pediatric Neurologist

Female📍 Parkville

About of Annabelle S. Harvey

Annabelle S. Harvey is a Pediatric Neurologist based at 50 Flemington Road, Parkville, VIC, Australia. Her work is focused on helping children and families when the brain and nervous system need extra care.


In many cases, she looks after kids who have seizures or epilepsy. This can include absence seizures, myoclonic or generalised tonic-clonic seizures, and syndromes like Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and West syndrome. She also supports children who have more complex patterns, such as status epilepticus, or seizures linked to conditions like tuberous sclerosis complex, cortical dysplasia, polymicrogyria, and hemimegalencephaly.


Some referrals are for brain inflammation or irritation, including encephalitis and Rasmussen encephalitis. Others are for specific brain growth issues, such as hypothalamic hamartomas. At times, she also sees children with movement and development concerns that can go along with neurological conditions, including cerebral palsy and spastic diplegia.


There are also cases where the nervous system and hormones overlap. For example, she may be involved when children have problems such as hyperaldosteronism or low potassium levels, or when there are adrenal gland conditions like adrenal gland adenoma. Other related concerns she may work through include increased head circumference and mosaicism.


Alongside neurological symptoms, some families also seek help when there are learning and development differences. This can include autism spectrum disorder and memory or thinking changes.


Experience details are not listed in the provided information, but the focus of her clinical work covers a wide range of childhood neurological conditions. Training and education details are also not listed here.


Research and clinical trial information is not provided. Publications and hospital affiliations are not detailed in the available information either. Even so, the core goal of her clinic work is clear: to help families understand what is going on, and to support safe, practical care for children with tough brain-related conditions.

Services & Conditions Treated

Cortical DysplasiaEpilepsyEpilepsy in ChildrenHypothalamic HamartomasLennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)West SyndromeAbsence SeizureGeneralized Tonic-Clonic SeizureMyoclonic EpilepsyPartial Familial EpilepsySeizuresSpasmus NutansTuberous SclerosisTuberous Sclerosis ComplexAdrenal CancerAdrenal Gland AdenomaAutism Spectrum DisorderBenign Rolandic EpilepsyCerebral PalsyEncephalitisEpilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic SeizuresGenetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)HemimegalencephalyHyperaldosteronismIncreased Head CircumferenceInfant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal CrisisLow Potassium LevelMemory LossMosaicismPallister-Hall SyndromePolydactylyPolymicrogyriaRasmussen EncephalitisSpastic Diplegia Infantile TypeStatus EpilepticusSturge-Weber Syndrome

Publications

1 total

Deep developmental phenotyping in children with tuberous sclerosis complex, with and without autism.

Developmental medicine and child neurology • October 16, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Annabelle S. Harvey offer?
Dr Harvey treats a range of pediatric neurological conditions, including epilepsy and related disorders, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum considerations, and brain-related conditions. She works with families to manage seizures and other neurological needs in children.
Which conditions are commonly managed by this clinic?
Common conditions include various forms of epilepsy (for example, absence seizures, generalized tonic–clonic seizures, myoclonic epilepsy, and GEFS+), Lennox–Gastaut syndrome, West syndrome, tuberous sclerosis, other genetic or developmental epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and related neurological issues in children.
How do I book an appointment?
To arrange a visit with Dr Harvey, contact the clinic at the Parkville location. They can guide you on available appointment times and any preparation needed for your child’s visit.
Who can see Dr Harvey?
Dr Harvey is a pediatric neurologist who sees children and infants with neurological concerns, including epilepsy and developmental conditions.
What should I expect at the first appointment?
The first appointment will typically involve discussing your child’s medical history, seizure patterns or symptoms, and any previous tests. The doctor may order or review tests and discuss a management plan tailored to your child.
What resources or information should I bring?
Bring your child’s medical records, any recent test results, a list of current medications, and notes on seizure episodes or symptoms. If you have concerns about specific conditions, mention these to help with the discussion.