MEDICAID NOTICE: Lurie Children’s continues to serve all patients enrolled in Medicaid. As a safety-net hospital, we will continue providing high-quality care to every child who needs us.

AVISO SOBRE MEDICAID: Lurie Children’s continúa atendiendo a todos los pacientes inscritos en Medicaid. Como hospital perteneciente a la red de protección social, continuaremos brindando atención de alta calidad a cada niño que nos necesite.

Spanish Clinic for Epilepsy Patients

To help provide the best care possible for families navigating an epilepsy diagnosis, Lurie Children’s Epilepsy Center offers a dedicated epilepsy clinic for families whose preferred language is Spanish. As the only epilepsy clinic of its kind in the Midwest, our clinic aims to create an environment where families feel heard, supported and empowered in their care journey.  

Our dedicated team of Spanish-speaking healthcare providers and support staff is committed to providing expert, comprehensive care in a language that ensures clear communication and understanding.  


Our Team

Rebecca M. Garcia-Sosa, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology and Epilepsy Center

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Neurology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Joanna I. Garcia Pierce, MD

Attending Physician, Neurology and Epilepsy Center

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Neurology and Epilepsy), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Allison D. Dye, APRN-NP, CPNP-PC

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Neurology

Alicia Alonso, BSN, RN, CNP

Arely Cerda, MSW, LSW

Make an Appointment

Spanish clinic has both telemedicine and in person clinic appointments. The in-person clinic appointments are at Lurie Children's Main Hospital.

For Referring Providers

To refer a patient to our clinic, please call 312.227.3540. Please send medical records, including EEGs and/or MRI, if possible. 

For Families

For questions about our clinic or to speak with one of our team members, please call 312.227.3540. Please bring any medical records you have available. 

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