Pediatric Epilepsy Evaluation & Diagnosis

Definitive Diagnosis for Pediatric Epilepsy

Experts at the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital have the skill, experience and technology to make a definitive epilepsy diagnosis, which is essential to developing the best treatment plan for your child.

Meet our Pediatric Epilepsy Physician Team

At our Pediatric Epilepsy Center, specialists analyze results from your child's comprehensive diagnostic evaluation to:

Confirm or determine the definitive diagnosis
Determine which type of seizure your child is experiencing
Identify the cause of the seizures your child is experiencing
Pinpoint the origin (also called the focus or source) of your child's seizures
Identify the area or areas of the brain affected by your child's seizures

This is all valuable information that helps our team of experts recommend effective treatment options to control your child's seizures.

Comprehensive Evaluation & Testing for Pediatric Epilepsy

We conduct a thorough evaluation using diagnostic tests to gain as much knowledge as we can about your child's seizures. We offer testing even if your child has already been diagnosed with epilepsy.

Individual & Family Medical History Asssessment

We ask questions about your child's and your immediate family members' medical history. We also want to know as much as we can about your child’s seizures. Since he or she may not remember much, we want to gather information about the seizure symptoms from someone who was present when the seizure or seizures occurred.

As best you can, be prepared to answer questions like:

When did the seizure or seizures occur?
What symptoms did your child experience?
How long did the symptoms last?

Physical Exam

Diagnostic Testing

Speech & Auditory Process Evaluations

Request an Appointment

We are currently experiencing a high volume of inquiries, leading to delayed response times. For faster assistance, please call 1-773-702-6169 to schedule your appointment.

If you have symptoms of an urgent nature, please call your doctor or go to the emergency room immediately.

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