The First Seizure Clinic

Epilepsy experts want to see people within days of their first seizure for several reasons:

• To determine if it was an epileptic seizure, and possible cause(s) that need further investigation.
• To complete a diagnostic evaluation to determine risks for additional seizures.
• To begin appropriate treatment as soon as possible, if there is a high risk for additional seizures.

At the First Seizure Clinic, patients will be evaluated by epileptologists to determine:

• The type of seizure
• What provoked the seizure
• The likelihood of having another one
• The most appropriate diagnostic tests to obtain
• The most appropriate treatment methods

Request an Appointment

Patients may call to schedule an appointment at the First Seizure Clinic if they meet the following requirements:

Pediatrics (to 17 years of age)

• The patient resides in Maryland
• This is the patient’s first seizure
• The seizure occurred in the last month
• Patient has visited their primary care physician

Adults (18 and older)

• This is the patient’s first seizure
• The seizure occurred in the last month
• The patient has not seen a neurologist for the seizure

For pediatric  patients, please call 410-955-4434.  Adult patients may call 410-955-7338, extension 4.