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Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders in Children

At Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, children and adolescents with epilepsy and seizure disorders are cared for by a team of experts, including neurologists, neurosurgeons, and epileptologists, which are neurologists who specialize in all types of epilepsy, including those that are most difficult to control. Our Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is one of the largest medical treatment centers for children with epilepsy in the United States.

VIDEO: Experts from the Pediatric Epilepsy Program provide cutting-edge care supported by groundbreaking research.

The team of experts caring for your child also includes psychiatrists, clinical nurses, nurse practitioners, neuropsychologists, social workers, imaging technologists, and researchers. In our Pediatric Epilepsy Program, these specialists collaborate to create a personalized treatment plan for your child.

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Treatment for Every Child

Our doctors prescribe medications for children who have epilepsy and seizure disorders.

Surgery is a treatment option when medication doesn’t control seizures and epilepsy in children.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Vagus nerve stimulation is a surgical procedure used to send signals to the brain to stop seizures.

Dietary Therapies

Certain diets may help reduce the frequency of seizures in children who have epilepsy and seizure disorders.

Our Team of Specialists

Pediatric Caregiver

Child and Family Support

When your child needs medical care, we help make the experience easier for the whole family.

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Learn what to expect during your child’s doctor’s office visit, surgery, or hospital stay.

Your Child's Visit

Families are our most important partners in caring for children.

Partnering with Our Care Team

Get age-specific tips on how to talk with your child about receiving medical care.

Talking with Your Child About Medical Care

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Children’s Hospital

We partner with children and families to provide the most advanced medical and surgical care.

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