Overview
The New Onset Seizure Clinic at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is a clinic within the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program. Our multidisciplinary team specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of children who experience seizures.
The New Onset Seizure Clinic team includes:
- Neurologists
- Pediatric nurse practitioners
- Social workers
- Registered nurses
- Research personnel
This team approach combines state-of-the-art clinical care, detailed education and cutting-edge research to design an individualized treatment plan for your child. Our team strives to address the medical, psychological and social needs of your child and family.
New Onset Seizure Clinic appointments generally take longer than a routine doctor's appointment. Due to the thorough evaluation by the team, an appointment typically lasts one to three hours.
Evaluation
Our experts will provide a thorough evaluation of your child's event(s). The evaluation may include diagnostic testing such as:
In addition, your child may be referred to other specialists for further evaluation.
Follow-Up Clinic
New Onset Seizure Follow-up Clinic is managed by pediatric nurse practitioners in collaboration with a neurologist as needed.
