Falk Brain Tumor Center

Your child's first appointment

Thank you for choosing us for your child's healthcare needs. Here is some general information to ensure your child receives the best possible care. You can also download this same information in our Neuro-oncology Welcome Kit.

Getting here

• Call 773.880.3792 for more information or to make an appointment.
• Get directions to the main hospital, and our Outpatient Centers in Lincoln Park and Glenview.
• Get parking and shuttle information for the main hospital and Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park.
• Coming in from out of town? 
  • Get tips about traveling to Chicago.
  • Find hotels that may offer a discount.
  • The Ronald McDonald House often provides lodging for patient families. 

Bring with you

• Your child's medical records, including radiographic imaging reports and actual images (including CT and MRIs) on a CD, surgery reports, pathology report from initial and most recent surgery and a detailed description of past treatment. 
• For patients participating in a clinical trial, two copies of your child's most recent MRIs.
• A list of your child's current medications, including the name of medicine, the dose and frequency.
• Your insurance information.
  

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Before the visit

• Contact your insurance providers, primary care physician and your primary oncologist or doctor currently managing your care to let them know you have an appointment with us. It may help to review our billing and payment policy.

• Find out more about clinical trials and what to expect about treatment.

• Learn more about how Family Services can help you navigate the healthcare experience here.

• Get tips from other parents on how to best prepare.

After the visit

• You may receive a patient satisfaction survey in the mail. We encourage you to take the time to share your thoughts with us. Review our patient satisfaction scores.
• Get information to answer specific questions about your bill.

Content last reviewed: August 2011