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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Specialists in Minnesota

20 verified specialists treating drug-resistant epilepsy are listed for Minnesota. Coverage is strongest around Minneapolis, Rochester, and Mankato. Common hospital affiliations include M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, University of Minnesota Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic.

Thomas Henry

Thomas Henry, M.D.

Professor and Epilepsy Research Director, Program Director, Epilepsy Fellowship, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota Medical School

Neurology

Minneapolis, MN
Epilepsy
Elaine Wirrell

Elaine Wirrell, MD

Chair of Child and Adolescent Neurology and Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN30+ years
EpilepsyChild Neurology
Gregory Worrell

Gregory Worrell, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Physiology & Biomedical Engineering; William L. McKnight-3M Professor of Neuroscience

Neurology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Epilepsy
Gregory Cascino

Gregory Cascino, M.D.

Whitney MacMillan, Jr. Professor of Neuroscience, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine; Enterprise Director of Epilepsy

Neurology

Mankato, MN30+ years
Epilepsy
Terrence Lagerlund

Terrence Lagerlund, M.D.

Associate Professor

Neurology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Epilepsy
Elson So

Elson So, M.D.

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Epilepsy
Lily Wong-Kisiel

Lily Wong-Kisiel, M.D.

Associate Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship

Neurology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Epilepsy
Nicholas Gregg

Nicholas Gregg, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurology and Biomedical Engineering

Neurology

Rochester, MN10+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Thaddeus Walczak

Thaddeus Walczak, M.D.

Professor and Vice Chair (Clinical), Neurology; Division Director, Epilepsy and Electroencephalography, University of Minnesota

Neurology

Minneapolis, MN
Epilepsy
Anthony Fine

Anthony Fine, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Mankato, MN10+ years
Epilepsy
Gerald Dove

Gerald Dove, M.D.

Neurology

Golden Valley, MN30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Ilo Leppik

Ilo Leppik, M.D.

Professor, Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology (College of Pharmacy); Adjunct Professor, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Minneapolis, MN
Epilepsy
Katherine Nickels

Katherine Nickels, M.D.

Associate Professor, Neurology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN

Neurology

Mankato, MN20+ years
EpilepsyChild NeurologyClinical Neurophysiology
Patricia Penovich

Patricia Penovich, MD

Adjunct Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota

Neurology

Saint Paul, MN
Epilepsy
Brian Lundstrom

Brian Lundstrom, PHD

Associate Professor of Neurology; Associate Professor of Biophysics

Neurology

Rochester, MN15+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Sima Patel

Sima Patel, M.D.

Director, Epilepsy and Video EEG

Neurology

Minneapolis, MN20+ years
Epilepsy
Nitin Agarwal

Nitin Agarwal, M.B.B.S

Medical Director, Pediatric Epilepsy; Co-Medical Director, NAEC Level 4 Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Saint Paul, MN15+ years
Child NeurologyClinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Kinshuk Sahaya

Kinshuk Sahaya, MD

Adjunct Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Neurology

Roseville, MN20+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
James Ashe

James Ashe, M.D.

Professor of Neuroscience

Neurology

Minneapolis, MN30+ years
Epilepsy
Rupert Exconde

Rupert Exconde, M.D.

Neurology

Minneapolis, MN30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of drug-resistant epilepsy specialists in Minnesota 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 Minnesota. 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 Minnesota?
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 Minnesota?
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.