For families
Patient care
Approach
Each evaluation starts from the child’s clinical history and records. Tests are chosen according to the clinical question, and the care plan is discussed with the family.
Clinical history
The family’s account, including prior records, videos and other important details, guides the next steps.
Targeted tests
Specific tests, including EEG, MRI, genetic tests and others, are tailored to the individual needs of each child.
The whole child
Seizures, headache and complex second opinions are evaluated taking into account the child’s overall health and daily life.
Who he sees
Children and adolescents with:
Families seeking a second opinion are welcome.
Your first visit
- Before
Gather records
Gather the documents below and bring them to the visit.
What to bring
- Previous EEG reportsand the recordings on CD or USB, if you have them
- MRI or CT scansthe images on CD, not only the written report
- Genetic and blood test results
- A list of current and past medicationswith doses, and any side effects noticed
- A seizure diarydate, time, duration and what happened before and after
- Videos of the episodes on your phoneoften the single most useful piece of information
- Letters from other specialists and recent school reports, if relevant
- The visit
History, exam and review
Your child’s story, a neurological exam and a review of all tests. The visit lasts 30 minutes.
- The plan
Clear next steps
What the findings mean, any further tests, and the treatment plan, explained in plain language. Explanations are given without technical terms, clearly and according to the needs of the child and family.
- After
Written report and follow-up
A report for your pediatrician and a follow-up schedule tailored to the individual needs.
Good to know
13 years of practice in the United States.
Viale Gaetano Pieraccini 24, Florence. Check in at Accettazione 2 – Ambulatori Ovali, in the large waiting room right past the café and bookstore.
In an emergency call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Common questions
Can you give a second opinion?
Yes. Bring all previous reports and images; a second opinion is most useful when the original data can be reviewed.
We live outside Tuscany or abroad. Can we be seen?
Yes — families from other regions and from abroad can book a private visit. Dr. Bartolini regularly gives second opinions to families from other countries, including many US expats.
Can the visit be in English?
Yes. Dr. Bartolini trained and practised in the United States for 13 years and sees families in Italian or English.
Can the visit be done remotely?
Unfortunately, due to hospital policy, the first visit has to be in person. Follow-up evaluations can be arranged remotely via televisit.