Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

    Overview

    Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when an external mechanical force causes brain dysfunction. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) usually results from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body.

    Our doctors

    Provider
    Hossam AbdelSalam

    Hossam AbdelSalam, MD

    Pediatric Neurologist Pediatrics
    400 N. 9th Street Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Provider
    Kathleen Bautista

    Kathleen Bautista, LCSW

    Family Medicine
    520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Provider
    Mehul Trivedi

    Mehul Trivedi, PhD

    Clinical Psychologist Psychiatry
    319 E Madison St 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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