Abigail E Ley, MD

Dr. Abigail Ley is a pediatric neurologist and serves as medical director of the Neurodevelopmental Conditions and Autism Program within the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Neuroscience Institute. She earned her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. Dr. Ley completed a residency in pediatrics and fellowship in child neurology and neurodevelopmental disabilities at George Washington University/Children's National Health System in Washington, DC. Her clinical area of expertise includes autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions. 

In her role as medical director, Dr. Ley is responsible for setting the strategy of the Neurodevelopmental Conditions and Autism Program, as well as overseeing clinical care, quality metrics, teaching, research and fiscal planning. 

Prior to entering the field of medicine, Dr. Ley received a master's degree in art history from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, England. She also received a Fulbright scholarship to research bamboo housing in India.  

Dr. Ley is board certified in pediatrics, neurology with special qualifications in child neurology and neurodevelopmental disabilities. She is a member of the Child Neurology Society, has presented at medical conferences, and her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Ley also edited the book “Art Can Heal,” which focuses on the pioneering work of art therapist and artist Sigridur Bjornsdottir.  

Dr. Ley is employed by Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the multi-specialty medical group practice of Nicklaus Children’s Health System. 

The Nicklaus Children's Neuroscience Institute is dedicated solely to the care of the developing brain and spine. With five marquis specialty centers and over a dozen multidisciplinary specialty programs focused on the treatment of complex neurological conditions, the Neuroscience Institute receives referrals of children and young adults from throughout the U.S. and around the world, offering hope and healing to children faced with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology, epileptology, neuro radiology, neuro critical care, genetics and much more, balance safety and efficacy to achieve the best possible outcomes and ensure no child needs to leave South Florida for quality pediatric care.