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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Specialists

705 verified specialists treating drug-resistant epilepsy from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Massachusetts General Hospital, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Mayo Clinic. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Andrew Cole

Andrew Cole, MD

Director of the MGH Epilepsy Service, Chief of the Division of Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy and Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Epilepsy
Gregory Krauss

Gregory Krauss, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Epilepsy
William Tatum

William Tatum, DO

Professor of Neurology, Mayo Medical School

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Erasmo Passaro

Erasmo Passaro, M.D.

Director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Bayfront Health

Neurology

St Petersburg, FL30+ years
Epilepsy
Kimford Meador

Kimford Meador, MD

Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Clinical Director, Stanford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Epilepsy
John Stern

John Stern, MD

Professor and Director of the Epilepsy Clinical Program in the Department of Neurology at the Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA); Director of UCLA's Epilepsy Fellowship Training Program; Medical Director of UCLA's Seizure Disorder Center

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Jacqueline French

Jacqueline French, MD

Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Epilepsy
Stephan Schuele

Stephan Schuele, MD

Chief of Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, Professor, Neurology (Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Orrin Devinsky

Orrin Devinsky, M.D.

Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Professor, Department of Neurosurgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Professor, Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Epilepsy
Elizabeth Thiele

Elizabeth Thiele, MD PHD

Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Epilepsy
Carl Stafstrom

Carl Stafstrom, MD PHD

Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics; Director, Division of Pediatric Neurology; Lederer Endowed Chair in Pediatric Epilepsy, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Epilepsy
Dawn Eliashiv

Dawn Eliashiv, M.D.

Professor of Neurology and Co-Director of the UCLA Seizure Disorders Center

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Vikram Rao

Vikram Rao, MD, PHD

Professor, Neurology; Distinguished Professor in Neurology

Neurology

San Francisco, CA15+ years
Epilepsy
Michael Privitera

Michael Privitera, MD

Professor of Neurology and Director, Epilepsy Center, University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

Neurology

Cincinnati, OH30+ years
Epilepsy
Joseph Sirven

Joseph Sirven, M.D.

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Patricia Dugan

Patricia Dugan, M.D.

Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Associate Director, Epilepsy Fellowship Program, Department of Neurology; Director, Adult Epilepsy, Department of Neurology

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Lawrence Hirsch

Lawrence Hirsch, M.D.

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

New Haven, CT30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Bassel Abou-Khalil

Bassel Abou-Khalil, MD

Professor of Neurology and Director, Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Nashville, TN30+ years
Epilepsy
Marc Nuwer

Marc Nuwer, MD

Chief, Clinical Neurophysiology; Professor, Neurology

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Robert Fisher

Robert Fisher, MD

Maslah Saul, MD Professor and Director of the Stanford Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of drug-resistant epilepsy specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Drug-Resistant Epilepsy as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a drug-resistant epilepsy specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for drug-resistant epilepsy depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these drug-resistant epilepsy specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Drug-Resistant Epilepsy?
Drug-Resistant Epilepsy is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches drug-resistant epilepsy care.