What to Expect at Your First Comprehensive Neuromuscular Center Appointment
The Comprehensive Neuromuscular Center at Cincinnati Children’s cares for more than 1,100 children from around the world, providing unique care for every neuromuscular condition. Our experienced medical team offers lifelong care so your child can reach their potential as they develop and grow.
Our specialists offer clinical trials, so your child can be among the first patients to benefit from new treatments and technologies. We are dedicated to helping each child get the best possible care for their specific needs.
Learn what to expect at your child’s first appointment—and how our experts can help your child live life to the fullest.
Making an Appointment
You will need a referral to make an appointment with our team. Your child's pediatrician or neurologist can send a referral. Once we receive the referral, one of our team members will contact you to schedule an appointment.
Preparing for Your Visit
We strive to help you make the most of every appointment with our team. To save time and ensure all your questions are answered, please bring these items to your child’s visit:
- Your child’s insurance information
- A list of questions you have
- Any recent test results or images
On the Day of Your Visit
Before Your Appointment
We ask that you arrive to our office 15 minutes before your appointment. Our office is at the Burnet Campus, which is a large hospital. Please be sure to leave plenty of time for parking and walking to our office.
Please contact us if you are running late for your appointment.
At Your Appointment
We offer thorough evaluations and the latest treatments for all neuromuscular disorders. Depending on the reason for your child’s visit, you may see multiple specialists including:
- Cardiologists
- Genetic counselors
- Neurologists
- Physical therapists
- Psychologists
- Pulmonologists
- Social workers
Visits can also include many tests to evaluate your child’s condition.
This comprehensive appointment may last several hours. Our schedulers will let you know what to expect—from how long you’ll be with us to which providers you’ll see.
After Your Visit
You will receive an “After Visit Summary” before you leave. This document includes important information about your next appointments and the next steps in your child’s care.
