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

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Danbury

105 Newtown Road
Danbury, CT 06810
United States

Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center – Westport

191 Post Road West
Westport, CT 06880
United States

Exterior of 505 Farmington Avenue

Connecticut Children's Specialty Care and Surgery Center – Farmington

505 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06032
United States

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Most Recent Comments

October 10, 2026
Dr. Yorns was very helpful in assisting us with next steps concerning the issues at hand
September 9, 2026
Dr. Yorns demonstrates care, patience and understanding throughout the entire appointment.
September 9, 2026
Dr. Yorns was incredibly thorough and took an entire hour to speak with us, mainly with [...], as she had many anxieties and concerns about the upcoming school year and her Tourette's syndrome And how things would work out once she got back to school and was away from her home environment. He did such a great job of helping her to feel at ease and giving her suggestions I was also very happy that he didn't just give into all of her negative thinking and turned it into a positive spin, Encouraging her to try new approaches to have a better school year this year
July 7, 2026
Very high probability excellent doctor's attention
July 7, 2026
Dr. Yorns is fantastic!
July 7, 2026
So grateful for everyone's help
July 7, 2026
Dr. Yorns is easily the nicest, most attentive, most caring doctor I've ever met in my life. Of my entire family's history with doctors, he ranks as the kindest. Easily. He seems to genuinely care about his patients, his job, their health, our lives. Fantastic human being. He shares Information about his own family, his own experiences. He Is thorough and Informative, an excellent listener. Stellar doctor.
May 5, 2026
Dr. Yorns was kind and understanding while speaking my child. He was calm and patient and explained things thoroughly and in a way my 6 year old could understand.
May 5, 2026
I feel like I walked into the appointment knowing more than when I left. I thought we were there for a full work up based on what I was told from the neuropysch eval.
March 3, 2026
Dr . Yorns always absolutely amazing and no matter what I asked, no matter what my questions are. If I think we should try this or try that. He either explains why it's a good idea or why it's not like. He is extremely good. And since he knows the boy so well, it's even easier for him to kind of work with it.
February 2, 2026
Dr. Yorns asked many good questions and listened to the answers. He was thoughtful about the information my daughter provided and explained care options well.
December 12, 2025
I cannot say enough amazing things about Dr. Yorns NEVER have I experienced a doctor who actually listened, took time to problem solve, and came up with solutions. I was so impressed. Too many doctors have dismissed my daughter's pain but Dr. Yorns took her seriously and we are working on solutions that help rather than blame my daughter for poor habits. Dr. Yorns should give lessons to other doctors on how to listen and take patients seriously.
December 12, 2025
He was amazing. You could tell we were not just a number, he took his time with us and made our concerns feel valid
November 11, 2025
Dr Yorns is wonderful and we are grateful for him and his staff
November 11, 2025
Always incredibly happy with Dr. Yorns care
November 11, 2025
Excellent doctor, we like him a lot, just wish he asked for more parent input about what we are seeing. Even though she is almost 16, she downplays her symptoms sometimes.
November 11, 2025
Dr Yorns always listens to [...]'s needs and progress since last visit. He makes informed recommendations and makes us a part of the decision making. He really cares about my kids individual needs.