The Epilepsy Center at Texas Children’s Hospital is one of the leading centers in the country caring for children with epilepsy. Our multidisciplinary team of experts coordinates the care of this highly specialized group of patients from the moment they enter our center through long after discharge. Our pediatric neurocritical care unit is one area of this highly specialized care team.
Premier care for patients with complex neurological conditions
Created to provide the best possible care for children with serious neurological issues including epilepsy, the neurocritical care unit is staffed by highly trained specialists in pediatric neurology. Should your child be admitted to the unit, they will be cared for by a team of clinicians that have received intensive training in pediatric neurology and neurosurgery. They will monitor and care for your child using the latest research and treatment options to achieve the best possible outcomes.
In the pediatric neurocritical care unit, your child will be cared for by experts who have all received specialized training in neurocritical care including:
Neurologists
Anesthesiologists
Nurse practitioners
Critical care nurses
Social workers
Together, our team will care for your child after surgery to ensure that the best possible outcomes are achieved and coordinate the most favorable post-operative plan of care.
To learn more about the Epilepsy Center at Texas Children’s Hospital and to inquire about admissions and patient candidates, please contact 832-822-0959.
