Meet Dr. Shannon Jeanine Beres

Dr. Shannon J. Beres is a neuro-ophthalmology specialist who cares for children and families at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. She brings the perspective of a child neurologist to eye and vision problems that involve the brain, offering careful evaluation and clear explanations so parents and patients understand what’s happening and why. Dr. Beres describes her style as family-centered and team-oriented—she spends extra time teaching, answering questions, and partnering on a plan that fits each child’s needs. Her clinical interests span conditions that affect the optic nerve and eye movements, as well as neurologic disorders with visual symptoms. She collaborates closely with pediatric ophthalmology, neurology, oncology, and neurosurgery when multidisciplinary care is needed. Dr. Beres completed medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University, residency in child neurology at UCSF, and fellowship training at the University of Pennsylvania. She is board-certified in neurology with special qualification in child neurology. Families appreciate her energy, advocacy, and commitment to seeing them through every step of diagnosis and treatment.