Daniela O. Tapos, M.D.
Medical Director
Neurology
- Areas of Research/Scholarship Focus: Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
- Board Certification(s): American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Medical School: School of Medicine "Victor Babes"
- Internship: Flushin Medical Center
- Residency: Children's Hospital of Michigan
- Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Michigan
- Primary Practice Name: Children's Hospital of MI
- Primary Practice Address: 3901 Beaubien - 3rd Floor - Main Bldg
- Primary Practice City: Detroit
- Primary Practice State: MI
- Primary Practice Zip Code: 48201
- Practice Phone Number: (313)745-5906
- Practice Fax: (313)745-0955
- Accepted Insurance: We accept most types on insurance. Please call to confirm that your carrier is on our list.
- About the Provider:
Dr. Daniela O. Tapos is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Neurology at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan and Central Michigan University College of Medicine. She is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with expertise in the evaluation and management of children with a wide range of neurological disorders, including epilepsy and neurodevelopmental conditions. Dr. Tapos leads the Multiple Sclerosis and Demyelinating Disorders Clinic, where she provides specialized, multidisciplinary care for children with inflammatory and immune-mediated neurologic diseases. Dr. Tapos is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care and works closely with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes for patients with complex neurological conditions. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she is actively involved in medical education, contributing to the training and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows. Her work reflects a strong commitment to advancing pediatric neurologic care while supporting the development of future physicians.
Selected Publications
- [1] Imtiaz H, Can A, Tapos DO, Weber A. Teaching NeuroImage: Fasting EEG in glucose transporter-1 deficiency syndrome. Neurology. 2022;98(7):e774–e775.
- [2] Williams MT, Tapos DO, Juhász C. Use of the 2010 McDonald criteria can facilitate early diagnosis of pediatric multiple sclerosis in a predominantly Black cohort. Pediatric Neurology. 2014;51(6):826–830.
- [3] Altinok D, Agarwal A, Ascadi G, Luat AF, Tapos DO. Pediatric hemiplegic migraine: Susceptibility-weighted and MR perfusion imaging abnormality. Pediatric Radiology. 2010;40(12):1958–1961.
- [4] Cerghet M, Tapos DO, Serajee FJ, Huq AHM. Homozygous myotonic dystrophy with craniosynostosis. Journal of Child Neurology. 2008;23(8):930–933.
- [5] Tapos DO, Sivaswamy L. Mood disorder as the presenting manifestation of demyelination. Case Reports in Neurology. 2013;5(2):104–109.
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