About Us
Magnificent Minds Neurology Center — Pediatric Neurology & Child Psychiatry in Bethesda, MD and Vienna, VA
Magnificent Minds Neurology Center is a premier pediatric neurology and epileptology practice serving families across Bethesda, Maryland, Vienna, Virginia, and the greater Washington, DC metro area, caring for patients from infancy through young adulthood (up to age 25). Our mission is simple: provide outstanding medical expertise while making families feel heard, supported, and confident at every step. Our care philosophy blends evidence-based pediatric neurology with a whole-being wellness approach, recognizing that sleep, stress, nutrition, habits, and school demands can meaningfully impact a child’s brain health and recovery.
Our practice is led by Dr. Sonal Patel, MD, a double board-certified physician in Child Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, with advanced fellowship training in epilepsy and extensive experience evaluating complex neurological concerns in children and teens. Dr. Patel has been recognized as a Washingtonian Top Doctor (2021–2025) and Bethesda Top Doctor (2021, 2023), and Northern Virginia Top Doctor (2025). We’re proud of the trust families and referring clinicians place in us—and we bring that same level of excellence and attention to detail to every visit, whether a child needs a straightforward evaluation or a more advanced diagnostic workup.
Magnificent Minds offers comprehensive clinical evaluation and neurologic testing under one roof, with a focus on accurate diagnosis, clear education, and practical next steps. Core services include in-office EEG (electroencephalogram) and 24-hour long-term ambulatory video EEG, along with coordinated diagnostic testing such as MRI/CT and other neurological assessments when needed. EEG testing is one of our key strengths—helping us evaluate abnormal spells, seizures, episodic symptoms, and other concerns where brainwave monitoring is essential for clarity and confident treatment decisions. When outside studies are required, our team helps guide families through the process so testing is as seamless and efficient as possible.
We also provide a truly integrated approach to pediatric brain health by expanding access to pediatric psychiatric/mental health services, including psychiatry evaluation and medication management. Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced clinicians such as Haley Fuchs, PA-C, Mariah Vorce, CRNP (who supports both neurology and psychiatry care), and our growing physician team—built to improve access, continuity, and collaboration for families. We focus on thoughtful, individualized care plans—never one-size-fits-all—because every child’s brain, symptoms, and daily life demands are different.
From your first visit onward, our goal is to deliver a high-touch, high-quality experience: we review your child’s history carefully, perform a thorough neurologic exam, consider prior records or testing, and then outline a personalized plan that may include targeted diagnostics, medication options when appropriate, and practical lifestyle guidance that families can actually follow. We work closely with parents (and when helpful, schools and other care team members) to ensure recommendations are realistic, coordinated, and aligned with what matters most—your child’s safety, development, confidence, and quality of life.
If you’re searching for an experienced pediatric neurologist in Bethesda, MD, a trusted pediatric neurology practice in Vienna, VA, or a team that can thoughtfully integrate neurology and child psychiatry care, we’re here to help. We offer two convenient office locations and are committed to timely access so families can get answers and a plan without unnecessary delays.