William Yorns Jr., DO

Pediatric Neurologist

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William R. Yorns, Jr., DO, is a Pediatric Neurologist at Connecticut Children’s. Dr. Yorns specializes in treating patients with epilepsy and migraines.

Education

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

Fellowship

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

Drexel University College of Medicine

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology With Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

  • Yorns, WR. Neurologic Disorders Affecting the Foot and Ankle. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2021; in press.
  • Yorns, WR, Khurana, D, Carvalho, Legido, A, Hardison H, Valencia, I. Efficacy of Lacosamide as Adjunctive Therapy in Children with Refractory Epilepsy. J Child Neuro. 2014; 29(1); 23-7.
  • Yorns, WR, Hardison, HH. Mitochondrial dysfunction in migraine. Semin Pediatr Neurol. 2013; 20(3):188-93.
  • Shoar Z, Dunne C, Yorns WR, De Luca F, Rezvani G. Diabetic ketoacidosis with cerebral hemorrhage and alpha coma in an adolescent female. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2013; 26(5-6); 561-4.
  • Yorns WR, Valencia I, Jayaraman A, Sheth S, Legido A, Goldenthal MJ. Buccal swab analysis of mitochondrial enzyme deficiency
    and DNA defects in a child with suspected Myoclonic Epilepsy and Ragged Red Fibers. J Child Neurol 2012; 27(3): 398-401
  • Yorns WR, Blaise JH, Bronzino JD: Frequency–dependent changes in the paired-pulse index in the hippocampus of the freely
    moving adult male rat. Experimental Neurol 2004; 186: 104-108.

Locations Where I See Patients

Exterior view of 105 Newtown Road in Danbury

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Danbury

105-A Newtown Road
Danbury, CT06810
United States

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Most Recent Comments

October 10, 2024
Dr. Yorns was very thorough with his exam, listened attentively to our concerns and questions.
October 10, 2024
Very thorough explanation, and we were very grateful for the time taken with us, even though the doctor was busy.
September 9, 2024
Dr. Yorns is wonderful. I never hesitate to recommend him or the neurology section of Connecticut Children's
September 9, 2024
Everyone listens and treats my child like she is her own person, rather than looking to me to answer for her. We love this because she feels in control off her own health and is able to express herself to the care providers.
September 9, 2024
The doctor always listen to us.
September 9, 2024
Dr. Yorns always takes the time to talk with me and my child.
September 9, 2024
This appointment was the least rushed I have ever felt in a doctors office. Dr. Yorns took his time addressing multiple concerns.
September 9, 2024
I could write a book and still not say enough to explain how satisfied, heard, respected, and taken care of I felt regarding my son after meeting with Dr. Yorns. He was phenomenal in his bedside manner, his willingness to listen to my concerns, his dedication to examining every possible diagnosis and its associated testing, his explanation of everything we have done so far for our son and not only what he recommends for next steps but WHY he recommends them. We did not feel rushed, patronized, or dismissed in any way, which is how the prior provider we saw made me feel. I am so happy we made the decision to seek a second opinion from Dr. Yorns.
September 9, 2024
Dr. Yorns is fantastic. My son always enjoys working with him.
August 8, 2024
Dr. Yorns always goes above and beyond in treating the whole child. He always asks about [my child's] progress at school and follow up questions about an eye issue. He seemed genuinely excited when [my child] verbally responded to him because he has also been involved in her selective mutism care.
July 7, 2024
[...] Dr. Yorns, however, always kind, approachable, concerned, and thorough.
May 5, 2024
Doctor Yorns always explains options and encourages family input
May 5, 2024
Dr. Yorns is just amazing all around. He's followed [my child] and his twin brother pretty much since they came home from a 4 month nicu stay where they both had severe brain bleeds and other stuff from being 4 months premature. Dr. Yorns has always made sure we do what the boys need even if I may be nervous or things may be difficult. He's also never once judged any part of past situations our family has had. He's just a great doctor, I wish more doctors were like him.
April 4, 2024
Bueno
April 4, 2024
Dr. Yorns is awesome! He talks out different scenarios to help guide us to the best solution for our son.
April 4, 2024
Mi hija y yo estamos muy satisfechas y feliz de estar en las.mejores manos. Porsupuesto que recomiendo mil veces a Connecticu's Childrens. Gracias Dr. Yorns.
April 4, 2024
Dr. Yourns was an excellent listener, and he explained my child's medical condition very thoroughly in order for us to understand our next steps.
March 3, 2024
Knowledgeable, kind, compassionate
March 3, 2024
Dr. Yorns is the best! He is so friendly and so good with explanations.
February 2, 2024
Very caring doctor & nurses