Referring Physicians

Improving seizure care for children in North Texas is a top priority for the team at the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Children’s Health Dallas.

With this goal in mind, the center’s pediatric epilepsy specialists have developed an online CME module, referring physician handout, and patient education materials to assist primary care providers in management of new onset seizures, counseling patient and families on seizure safety, and coordination of care with an epilepsy center. We recognize the central role primary care providers play in the initial evaluation and treatment of seizures and as partners in the care of children with more complex epilepsy. 

Description of Services

The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center evaluates and treats children with seizure disorders and epilepsy. The center offers additional specialty care options for children with epilepsy and seizures that includes:

•  Evaluation of new onset seizures
• Treatment with antiepileptic medications (current and investigational)
• The ketogenic diet and related diets
• Vagus nerve stimulation
• Resective surgical procedures
• Second opinion appointments  

Information for Referral Sources

Referral process for a PCP sending a referral to Children's Health and scheduling a patient for an appointment: 

1. The primary care physician sends the referral with medical records, labs and/or test results to support diagnosis to Children’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at fax number 214-456-2554.

   • Dallas campus referral form
     1. Submit the following to 214-456-2554 (FAX)
        • Comprehensive Epilepsy Center Appointment Request
        • All relevant clinical documentation (e.g. EEG, test results)
     2. Please ask the family to call 214-456-2768 to schedule an appointment
        • To ensure continuity in care, we ask for clinical information from the referring provider prior to the appointment date.
   • Plano campus referral form
     1. Submit the following to 214-456-2554 (FAX)
        • Comprehensive Epilepsy Center Appointment Request
        • All relevant clinical documentation (e.g. EEG, test results)
     2. Please ask the family to call 214-456-2768 to schedule an appointment
        • To ensure continuity in care, we ask for clinical information from the referring provider prior to the appointment date.
2. Referral and records are reviewed by the Epilepsy Review Board.
3. Expect a call to schedule your child in for an appointment.
4. It is helpful to order an EEG before the first appointment with the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center.