Dr. Tamara Zach MD
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Syncope & Loss of Consciousness in St. Johns, AZ

Syncope & Loss of Consciousness Treatment Near St. Johns, AZ

Families in St. Johns, AZ seeking expert syncope care for their children can turn to Dr. Tamara Zach MD at Rose Medical Pavilion. Our practice is conveniently located in Phoenix — approximately 185 miles from Phoenix — and we welcome patients from throughout the greater Phoenix metro area, including Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe.

Syncope and Loss of Consciousness

Syncope (fainting) in children is usually benign and related to dehydration or standing up quickly, but it can sometimes signal a cardiac or neurological condition. A thorough evaluation helps distinguish benign from concerning causes.

Evaluation

Dr. Tamara Zach MD evaluates syncope through detailed history, EEG when seizure is suspected, and coordination with cardiology as needed. Proper diagnosis guides management and reassures families.

Serving St. Johns and Surrounding Communities

Rose Medical Pavilion is proud to serve pediatric neurology patients from St. Johns and the surrounding Maricopa County communities, including Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe. We understand that traveling to a specialist can be challenging for families, and we strive to make every visit as convenient and comfortable as possible.

Getting to Our Office from St. Johns

Our office is located at 22044 N 44th St, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85050 — approximately 185 miles from Phoenix. We offer flexible appointment scheduling to minimize travel time for St. Johns families.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is syncope in children? ▼

Syncope (fainting) is a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a brief reduction in blood flow to the brain. It is common in children and adolescents and is usually benign, but requires evaluation to rule out cardiac or neurological causes.

How do I tell if my child fainted or had a seizure? ▼

Fainting typically occurs when standing, with warning signs like lightheadedness, nausea, or tunnel vision. Seizures often involve jerking movements, occur without warning, and are followed by confusion. A neurologist can clarify the diagnosis with EEG and history.

When should syncope in a child be evaluated urgently? ▼

Seek urgent evaluation for syncope during exercise, with family history of sudden cardiac death, associated chest pain or palpitations, or if the episode was prolonged or associated with injury.

Do you evaluate syncope patients from St. Johns? ▼

Yes — Dr. Tamara Zach MD evaluates children with syncope from St. Johns (approximately 200 miles away). Determining whether an episode is cardiac or neurological requires specialist assessment.

What tests are done for pediatric syncope? ▼

Evaluation may include EEG (to rule out seizure), ECG (to evaluate heart rhythm), tilt-table testing, and blood tests. Dr. Zach coordinates with cardiology when cardiac causes are suspected.