Dr. Paul Chretien, MD
Physician
Neurology
Specialty
Pediatric Neurology
Child and Adolescent Neurology Consultants
1111 Exposition Blvd
Building 700, Suite 102
Sacramento, California 95815
Website
Building 700, Suite 102
Sacramento, California 95815
For an appointment, call
(916) 649-9800
Medical Expertise of Dr. Paul Chretien, MD
Dr. Chretien has many years of experience diagnosing and treating children and adolescents with neurological disorders, and has special interest in managing patients with epilepsy, ADHD, migraine and cerebral palsy.
About Dr. Paul Chretien, MD
Paul Chretien, MD is a board-certified pediatric neurologist providing care to children and adolescents in the Sacramento area at Child and Adolescent Neurology Consultants.
Dr. Chretien periodically attends grand rounds at UC Davis (UCD) where he teaches medical and neurology residents. He is also a voting member of The Pediatric Administrative/Quality Improvement Committee for Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento.
Dr. Chretien periodically attends grand rounds at UC Davis (UCD) where he teaches medical and neurology residents. He is also a voting member of The Pediatric Administrative/Quality Improvement Committee for Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento.
Conditions Treated
Epilepsy
Headaches
Multiple Sclerosis
Spasticity
Stroke
Brain Tumor
Peripheral Neuropathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Procedures & Services
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
MRI of the Head (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Electromyogram (EMG)
Patient Education Resources
Can ADHD be managed without medication?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be managed without medication, although medication is often a common treatment option. Medications such as stimulants (e.g. Ritalin®, Adderall) ...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be managed without medication, although medication is often a common treatment option. Medications such as stimulants (e.g. Ritalin®, Adderall) ...
I snore regularly. Should I be worried about sleep apnea?
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
My father is taking levodopa for his Parkinson's Disease but his condition is worsening again. What can he do next?
Levodopa is the most commonly used medication for treating the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, it works by increasing the levels of dopamine in the brain, which can help to improve symptoms such ...
Levodopa is the most commonly used medication for treating the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, it works by increasing the levels of dopamine in the brain, which can help to improve symptoms such ...
What is disease-modifying therapy for multiple sclerosis?
Disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) is a type of treatment that aims to slow down the progression of the disease and reduce the frequency and severity of relapses. DMTs work by...
Disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) is a type of treatment that aims to slow down the progression of the disease and reduce the frequency and severity of relapses. DMTs work by...
When should I consider starting disease-modifying therapy for multiple sclerosis?
The decision to start disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) is usually based on the type and severity of the disease, as well as the person's individual needs and preferences...
The decision to start disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) is usually based on the type and severity of the disease, as well as the person's individual needs and preferences...
Education & Training
He graduated from Boston University with a BFA prior to getting his medical degree (MD) from the University of Massachusetts in Worcester and completing his pediatric residency training at the Kaiser Foundation Hospital in San Francisco.
He then completed his neurology and child neurology training at the Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA.
He then completed his neurology and child neurology training at the Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA.
Professional Affiliations
Child and Adolescent Neurology Consultants
Child and Adolescent Neurological Consultants is a privately owned professional medical group that strives to provide the highest quality, evidence based care for children n the greater Sacramento-area with a wide range of neurological disorders. Since 1990, our doctors have diagnosed and treated more than 80,000 infants, children, adolescents and young adults with neurological conditions using the latest technological advances and treatment options.
We serve children & adolescent populations and due to the nature of conditions we treat we have actively practiced using a patient centered medical home approach by coordinating care with the patients care team and families.
We serve children & adolescent populations and due to the nature of conditions we treat we have actively practiced using a patient centered medical home approach by coordinating care with the patients care team and families.