Dr. Nathalie Mercier

Dr. Nathalie Mercier is a recognized neuropediatrician working within the pediatrics and pediatric intensive care department of the HELORA hospital group (CH Jolimont – La Louvière), where she assesses and treats children with neurological and developmental disorders.

Training & Expertise

• Specialist in pediatrics with further training and clinical focus in neuropediatrics, covering epilepsy, developmental delay, headaches, neuromuscular disorders, and learning difficulties
• Neuropediatrician within the pediatrics and pediatric intensive care services of HELORA (site Jolimont), with expertise in complex and acute neurological situations in children
• Regularly invited as an expert speaker at neuropediatrics and epilepsy-related meetings and congresses

Clinical Work & Consultations

• Hospital-based neuropediatric consultations at Hôpital de La Louvière – site Jolimont (HELORA/CH Jolimont), integrated within the pediatrics department
• Clinical focus includes epilepsy and seizures, developmental delay, learning and attention difficulties, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, and other central nervous system complaints in children
• Actively involved in optimizing access to specialized neuropediatric consultations, in a context of high demand and a limited number of specialists

Approach

• Works in a predominantly francophone region and is experienced with families from diverse socio-economic backgrounds
• Known for raising awareness about access to care and the importance of follow-up, investigations, and treatment adherence in neurological conditions
• Emphasizes clear, transparent communication with parents about diagnoses, treatment plans, and the impact of missed appointments on waiting times for other children

Practical Information for Families

Consultations are organized via the HELORA / CH Jolimont appointment system; Dr. Mercier does not offer direct online booking but is listed as a fully contracted pediatric specialist in hospital directories. Her main consultation site is HELORA – Hôpital de La Louvière, site Jolimont (Rue Ferrer 159, 7100 Haine-Saint-Paul), with some pediatric activities also offered on the Nivelles site. She is fully contracted with Belgian health insurance, allowing standard reimbursement conditions for specialist pediatric consultations.