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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Specialists in Illinois

21 verified specialists treating drug-resistant epilepsy are listed for Illinois. Coverage is strongest around Chicago, Bolingbrook, and Oak Brook. Common hospital affiliations include Central DuPage Hospital, Palos Hospital, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

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
Naoum Issa

Naoum Issa, MD

Associate Professor

Neurology

Bolingbrook, IL20+ years
Epilepsy
Michael Smith

Michael Smith, MD

Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences; Director, Rush Epilepsy Center; Division Chief, Section of Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology; Vice Chair of Clinical, Department of Neurological Sciences

Neurology

Oak Brook, IL30+ years
Epilepsy
Jessica Templer

Jessica Templer, MD

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL15+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Elizabeth Gerard

Elizabeth Gerard, MD

Associate Professor

Neurology

Lake Forest, IL20+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Charles Marcuccilli

Charles Marcuccilli, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Section Chief of Pediatric Neurology, Rush University Medical Center

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL20+ years
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Jeffrey Loeb

Jeffrey Loeb, MD PHD

Professor and Head, Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation; John S. Garvin Endowed Chair in Neurology

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Epilepsy
Stephen Vanhaerents

Stephen Vanhaerents, MD

Associate Professor, Neurology (Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology), Medical Education, Neurology (Neuro-infectious Disease and Global Neurology)

Neurology

Chicago, IL15+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Baxter Allen

Baxter Allen, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology

Neurology

Elgin, IL15+ years
Epilepsy
Kapil Gururangan

Kapil Gururangan, MD

Assistant Professor, Neurology (Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology)

Neurology

Chicago, IL8 years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Christopher McGraw

Christopher McGraw, M.D., PH.D.

Instructor

Neurology

Chicago, IL10+ years
Epilepsy
Donald Kuhlman

Donald Kuhlman, M.D.

Neurology

Neurology

Lake Barrington, IL30+ years
Epilepsy
Jaeho Mph

Jaeho Mph, MD, MPH

Neurology

Chicago, IL6 years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Charles Shyu

Charles Shyu, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery

Neurology

Champaign, IL20+ years
Epilepsy
James Tao

James Tao, MD

Director, Adult Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Carbondale, IL30+ years
Epilepsy
Anna Serafini

Anna Serafini, MD

Director, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Neurology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Huan Huynh

Huan Huynh, MD

Associate Program Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship

Neurology

Chicago, IL15+ years
Epilepsy
Graham Huesmann

Graham Huesmann, MD/PHD

Director, Epilepsy Center; Research Assistant Professor

Neurology

Urbana, IL15+ years
Epilepsy
Ajitesh Rai

Ajitesh Rai, M.D.

Neurology

Alton, IL30+ years
Epilepsy
Henry Osso-Rivera

Henry Osso-Rivera, M.D.

Pediatric Neurologist, Epilepsy Specialist

Neurology

Peoria, IL10+ years
EpilepsyChild Neurology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of drug-resistant epilepsy specialists in Illinois built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Drug-Resistant Epilepsy as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Illinois. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a drug-resistant epilepsy specialist in Illinois?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to drug-resistant epilepsy. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these drug-resistant epilepsy specialists accepting new patients in Illinois?
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.
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.