Running back and forth to different specialists can be very time consuming for kids with spina bifida. When there is an emergency, or specific problem to address, it’s not that inconvenient. But sometimes families wish they could combine “check up” appointments into one block of time that can be knocked out in one day. That is why spina bifida clinics exist. At a spina bifida clinic, several specialists come together in one location to visit patients in back-to-back appointments. There are several clinics in North Carolina. Many times you may find your doctor participates in clinic, so there would be no need to change providers. Here is a list of all the clinics in the US. You can find the one closest to you and call to find out the details: