Epilepsy Clinic - Information for Health Professionals

Services provided

• Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of seizures and related disorders
• Identifying the cause of seizures
• Suggesting treatment
• Supervising treatment
• Psychosocial support and where appropriate, referral
• Safety advice regarding driving, working and leisure activities
• Assessment of drug-resistant epilepsy
• Assessing suitability for surgical therapy or vagus nerve stimulator
• Advising on pregnancy-related issues
• Assisting with transition from the paediatric service at Sydney Children’s Hospital to the adult service at Prince of Wales Hospital
• Conducting clinical trials

Refer your patient

• We accept referrals from GP’s, Prince of Wales Hospital Emergency Department, other neurologists and child neurologists.

Fax all referrals to Professor Ernest Somerville or Dr Hanka Laue-Gizzi 02 9382 3899. Please include as much relevant medical information as possible, including letters, reports and images.

Epilepsy Clinic times

Prof Somerville:        Monday 9am – 3pm

Dr Laue Gizzi:           Monday 9am – 3pm and Tuesday 2pm-4:30pm

Epilepsy fellow:        as available

Clinic consultants

Professor Ernest Somerville and Dr Hanka Laue-Gizzi

Refer your patient 

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Payments 

A GP or Specialist referral is needed as we are a Medicare service.