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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Specialists in Pennsylvania

30 verified specialists treating drug-resistant epilepsy are listed for Pennsylvania. Coverage is strongest around Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Titusville. Common hospital affiliations include Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Michael Sperling

Michael Sperling, M.D.

Baldwin Keyes Professor of Neurology; Vice Chair, Neurology Research; Division Chief for Epilepsy; Director, Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center; Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Brian Litt

Brian Litt, MD

Perelman Professor of Neurology; Director, Penn Epilepsy Center; Director, Center for Neuroengineering and Therapeutics

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Epilepsy
Page Pennell

Page Pennell, M.D.

Chair, Department of Neurology and Henry B. Higman Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Michael Gelfand

Michael Gelfand, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Epilepsy
Andrea Synowiec

Andrea Synowiec, DO

Clinical Neurophysiologist

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA15+ years
Epilepsy
Alexandra Urban

Alexandra Urban, MD

Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs and Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA20+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Colin Ellis

Colin Ellis, M.D.

Interim Director, Penn Neurogenetics Therapy Center

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA10+ years
Epilepsy
Erin Conrad

Erin Conrad, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA10+ years
Epilepsy
James Valeriano

James Valeriano, MD

Chair, Department of Neurology; Director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Allegheny Health Network

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA20+ years
Epilepsy
James Castellano

James Castellano, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Neurology

Titusville, PA10+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Ramya Raghupathi

Ramya Raghupathi, M.D

Medical Director, Epilepsy Surgical Program

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Epilepsy
Anto Bagic

Anto Bagic, MD

Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Chief Emeritus, Epilepsy Division; Director, UPMC MEG Epilepsy Program; Chief Scientific Advisor, MEG Research; Adjunct Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Kevin Kelly

Kevin Kelly, MD

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA30+ years
Epilepsy
Etsegenet Tizazu

Etsegenet Tizazu, MD

Neurology

West Chester, PA10+ years
Epilepsy
Rafeed Alkawadri

Rafeed Alkawadri, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology; Director, Human Brain Mapping Program

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA20+ years
Epilepsy
Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran

Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran, M.D.,

Associate Professor and Chief, Epilepsy Division; Director, UPMC Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA20+ years
Epilepsy
Wesley Kerr

Wesley Kerr, MD, PHD

Interim Director, Functional Neurological Disorders Program

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA9 years
Epilepsy
Alana Kornspun

Alana Kornspun, MD

Neurology

Lancaster, PA7 years
Epilepsy
Ethan Goldberg

Ethan Goldberg, M.D., PH.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA
Epilepsy
Marc Dichter

Marc Dichter, MD

Emeritus Professor of Neurology and Pharmacology

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Epilepsy

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Frequently Asked Questions

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