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Male Fertility Options

We provide services and consultation for male patients who may be at risk for long-term fertility or reproductive health issues. Learn more about male fertility preservation options.

Meet Our Team

As one of the most comprehensive fertility programs in the region, our care team includes pediatric experts in endocrinology, obstetrics & gynecology, urology, oncology, nursing, and psychology.

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Transport

Our Transport Program provides 24-hour pediatric and neonatal critical-care transport services for patients both near and far. Our specially trained team ensures the safe, fast transport of critically ill patients via mobile ICU, helicopter and jet aircraft.

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At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, we offer a range of advanced surgical treatments to help children with epilepsy gain better seizure control and improve their quality of life. Explore the procedures offered and learn how our expert epilepsy team evaluates, recommends, and performs these surgeries to support your child’s long-term health and development.

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Laser Ablation

Laser ablation, also known as laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT), is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to reduce seizures in children with epilepsy. It works by using a laser, guided by MRI, to precisely target and treat the small areas of the brain that are causing seizures.

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a treatment for epilepsy that helps reduce the frequency and severity of seizures. A small device, is placed under the skin in the chest and connected to the vagus nerve in the neck with a thin wire. The device sends mild electrical pulses to the nerve, which communicates with the brain to help control seizures.

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Eye Care (Ophthalmology)

The Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology is dedicated to serving the eye care needs of children. From standard exams to the diagnosis and treatment of complex eye disease, we have the experience and expertise to treat even our most challenging patients.

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Ohio Amblyope Registry

Amblyopia sometimes referred to as "lazy eye" is the loss of one eye's ability to see details. It is one of the most common causes of vision problems in children. The Ohio Amblyope Registry (OAR) is the first and only statewide registry for children and families with amblyopia. We've partnered with OAR to provide free treatment supplies (eye patches), educational information and support to any child (under the age of 18) and their family in the state of Ohio diagnosed with amblyopia.

Meet Our Team

Our staff includes pediatric ophthalmologists, a pediatric ophthalmology fellow, optometrists and ophthalmology residents from The Ohio State University College of Medicine.