First Choice Neurology

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a term that is sometimes used for one of the presentations of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is a neurological disorder that causes a range of behavior problems such as difficulties with attending to instruction, focusing on schoolwork, keeping up with assignments, following instructions, completing tasks, and social interaction.

People with ADHD experience an ongoing pattern of the following types of symptoms:

  • Inattention – a person may have difficulty staying on task, sustaining focus, and staying organized, and these problems are not due to defiance or lack of comprehension.
  • Hyperactivity – a person may seem to move about constantly, including in situations when it is not appropriate, or excessively fidgets, taps, or talks.
  • Impulsivity – a person may act without thinking or have difficulty with self-control. Impulsivity could also include a desire for immediate rewards or the inability to delay gratification.
Bruce Kohrman, MD
Medical Specialties
ADHD, Alzheimer’s Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Balance, Botox Injections, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Concussion, Dementia, Dizziness, Electromyography, Epilepsy, Facial Pain, Gait Disorders, Headaches/Migraines, Memory, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Neck and Back Pain, Neurology, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Neuropathy, Neuroradiology, Numbness, Seizures, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tremors, Vertigo
Location

7000 SW 62nd Avenue, Suite 300
South Miami, FL 33143
(305) 665-6501

Carlos Gadia, MD
Medical Specialties
Pediatric Neurology, Autism, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Tourette Syndrome, Epilepsy, ADHD, Developmental Delays, Childhood Neuropsychiatric Disorders, Seizures
Location

2741 Executive Park Drive, Suite 4
Weston, FL 33331
(954) 289-5472

Enme Corrales-Reyes, MD
Medical Specialties
Epilepsy, Headaches/Migraines, Multiple Sclerosis, Pediatric Neurology
Location

14201 W. Sunrise Blvd., Suite 206
Sunrise, FL 33323-3207
(954) 686-7057

Frances Garcia Chavez, PsyD
Medical Specialties
ADHD, Alzheimer’s Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Autism, Concussion, Dementia, Memory, Neuropsychology, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury
Location

385 Alhambra Circle, Suite C
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 445-9554

Miguel Melo-Bicchi, MD
Medical Specialties
ADHD, ALS, Alzheimer’s Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder, Back Pain, Balance, Botox Injections, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Concussion, Dementia, Dizziness, Epilepsy, Facial Pain, Fibromyalgia, Gait Disorders, Headaches/Migraines, Memory, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Neck and Back Pain, Neurology, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neuropathy, Numbness, Parkinson’s Disease, Seizures, Spasticity, Spine Disorders, Stroke, Tingling, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tremors, Vertigo
Location

9055 SW 87th Avenue, Suite 100
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 596-2080

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Mirla Avila, MD, FAAN
Medical Specialties
General Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica, MOG Antibody Disease, Neuroimmunology, ADHD, ALS, Alzheimer’s Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder, Back Pain, Balance, Botox Injections, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Concussion, Dementia, Dizziness, Epilepsy, Facial Pain, Fibromyalgia, Gait Disorders, Headaches/Migraines, Memory, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Neck and Back Pain, Neurology, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neuropathy, Numbness, Parkinson’s Disease, Seizures, Spasticity, Spine Disorders, Stroke, Tingling, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tremors, Vertigo
Location

3683 S. Miami Avenue, Suite 420
Miami, FL 33133
(786) 655-8010

Nelson Sanchez, MD
Medical Specialties
Pediatric Neurology, Neurology, Epilepsy, Seizures, Electromyography, Headaches/Migraines, Tourette Syndrome, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neuropathy, Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism, Tremors, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Location

8720 North Kendall Drive, Suite 211
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 273-3007

Renata Chalfin, MD
Medical Specialties
ADHD, ALS, Alzheimer’s Disease, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Concussion, Dementia, Dizziness, Epilepsy, Facial Pain, Gait Disorders, Headaches/Migraines, Memory, Movement Disorders, Neurology, Neuropathy, Neuroradiology, Nutrition & Wellness, Parkinson’s Disease, Seizures, Spine Disorders, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tremors, Vertigo
Location

9970 Central Park Blvd, Suite 207
Boca Raton, FL 33428
(561) 482-1027

2605 W. Atlantic Avenue, C-102
Delray Beach, FL 33445

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Taher Husainy, MD
Medical Specialties
ADHD, ALS, Alzheimer’s Disease, ADD, Back Pain, Balance, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Concussion, COVID-19 Long Haulers, Dementia, Dizziness, Electromyography, Epilepsy, Facial Pain, Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy, Fibromyalgia, Gait Disorders, Headaches/Migraines, Memory, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Neck and Back Pain, General Neurology, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neuropathy, Neurophysiology, Numbness, Parkinson’s Disease, Seizures, Spasticity, Stroke, Tingling, Tourette Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tremors, Vertigo
Location

1395 North Courtenay Parkway, Suite 106
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 452-1224

Victor Barredo, MD
Medical Specialties
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Botox Injections, Concussion, Dizziness, Electromyography, Headaches/Migraines, Memory, Neck and Back Pain, Spine Disorders, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Vertigo
Location

7000 SW 62nd Avenue, Suite 300
South Miami, FL 33143
(305) 665-6501

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