Pediatric Epilepsy Program
At Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), we know how difficult it can be to deal with the daily challenges of living with seizures or epilepsy. Our experts at the Pediatric Epilepsy Program have the answers and advanced treatment options you and your child need. Each team member specializes in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of infants, children and adolescents with these conditions. We work to understand why the condition has developed and design a personalized treatment plan with the fewest side effects. We are an accredited level 4 pediatric epilepsy center, which means we have the expertise and facilities to provide the highest level of medical and surgical care. Our goal: help you and your child enjoy lives unaffected by seizures.
How we serve you
Our epilepsy team is made up of specialists who are experts in diagnosis and treatment. They are also developing new ways to treat epilepsy more safely, effectively and with fewer side effects. Some of the most significant breakthroughs in the treatment of seizures and epilepsy have happened here at CHOP.
Conditions we treat
Why choose CHOP for pediatric epilepsy care
Learn more about what sets CHOP apart in treating kids with epilepsy, and why you should choose our Pediatric Epilepsy Program as a partner to help manage your child’s care.
Meet your team
Our Pediatric Epilepsy Program has one of the world's largest, most accomplished teams. Our expert neurologists, nurse practitioners, nurses, neuropsychologists, neurosurgeons, neuropathologists, neuroradiologists and social workers are specially trained to care for your child.
Our locations
Access pediatric epilepsy care in one of our many locations throughout the region.
Epilepsy research
Our team of experts at the Epilepsy Neurogenetics Initiative (ENGIN) is helping to find new reasons why people get epilepsy, learn more about the kinds of epilepsy that are caused by genes, improve diagnosis of epilepsy and create new treatments for genetic epilepsies.
Pediatric epilepsy resources
We have created resources to help you find answers to your questions and feel confident with the care you are providing your child.
Patient stories
Your child’s appointment
Before an appointment with the Pediatric Epilepsy Program, we need to review your child's medical records and an electroencephalogram (EEG) may need to be scheduled. This is a test used to find problems related to the electrical activity of the brain. Learn what to send, when to contact your insurance company, and what to expect during and after your appointment.
Your donation changes lives
A gift of any size helps us make lifesaving breakthroughs to help children everywhere enjoy life free from the effects of seizures and epilepsy.
