About Us
Children’s Nebraska’s Level 4 Pediatric Epilepsy Center, awarded the highest designation by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC), provides expert care for epilepsy, seizure disorders and related conditions. Our multidisciplinary team—epileptologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, neuropsychologists and other specialists—offers advanced treatments, including medical therapies, laser procedures and minimally invasive surgeries. Using state-of-the-art technology and a family-centered approach, we deliver personalized, comprehensive care for children with mild to complex epilepsy.
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Conditions We Treat
Children's expert team offers personalized care for children across the full spectrum of epilepsy and seizure conditions. There are many different types of epilepsy and seizures, including:
Meet Our Providers
Treatments and Services
Our collaborative team works together to diagnose the root cause of a child’s seizures and develop a personalized care plan. This plan may include medications, dietary adjustments or other treatments. If a child does not respond to these measures, surgical interventions may be recommended, such as:
Locations
Children’s Nebraska Specialty Pediatric Clinic – Sioux City
Children's Nebraska Specialty Pediatric Clinic – Lincoln
Related Specialties
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Neurosciences
Next Steps
To make an appointment, follow these steps:
Step 1: Request a Referral
Ask your provider to refer your child to our Children’s Epilepsy Center using our patient referral form and contact details.
Step 2: Contact Us by Phone
After your provider has sent us the referral, call 402.955.5372 to schedule an appointment.
Step 3: Confirm Appointment Details
When you call, confirm the date, time, contact information and other important details. Ask if there’s anything you need to bring with you.
Step 4: Prepare For the Appointment
Gather relevant medical records, test results and any other information requested.
Patient Spotlight
Beaudin’s Story: Innovation for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Patients
Stella’s Story: A First Step in Epilepsy Treatment
Ethan’s Story: Reducing Seizures Through Surgical Innovation
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What Sets Us Apart
Level 4 Pediatric Epilepsy Center
Children's is designated as a level 4 pediatric epilepsy center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers, the highest designation level available. This means we have the experts, multispecialty teamwork and comprehensive resources to provide the highest-available level of care for complex epilepsy.
Advanced Diagnostics
Our experts use smart tools — like neuroimaging, functional and tractography MRIs, and magnetoencephalography (MEG) — to obtain precise, real-time video views and important details about how a child’s brain is working. This data helps guide treatment choices.
Epilepsy Surgery Leaders
We lead the way with the latest innovative procedures, including laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) and stereoelectroencephalography (sEEG). Our skilled neurosurgeons perform complex procedures and offer many minimally invasive options.