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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy SpecialistsPage 17

706 verified specialists treating drug-resistant epilepsy from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, HCMC (Hennepin County Medical Center), Minneapolis, MN, and Hennepin Healthcare. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Sima Patel

Sima Patel, M.D.

Director, Epilepsy and Video EEG

Neurology

Minneapolis, MN20+ years
Epilepsy
Katherine Chiprean

Katherine Chiprean, MD

Neurologist, Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Cleveland, OH8 years
Epilepsy
Carolyn Tsai

Carolyn Tsai, MD

Neurology

Cleveland, OH8 years
Epilepsy
Mohammad Dastjerdi

Mohammad Dastjerdi, MD

Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Biomedical Engineering Sciences Division; Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Neurology

Neurology

Loma Linda, CA20+ years
Epilepsy
Patrick Bauer

Patrick Bauer, MD

Assistant Professor

Neurology

Milwaukee, WI10+ years
Epilepsy
John Kerrigan

John Kerrigan, M.D.

Associate Professor, Clinical Scholar - Child Health, Division of Neurology; Neurology (University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix)

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ15+ years
Child NeurologyEpilepsy
Michael Tau

Michael Tau, MD

Clinical Instructor

Neurology

Bronx, NY10+ years
Epilepsy
Sudha Tallavajhula

Sudha Tallavajhula, MBBS

Professor of Neurology; Medical Director, Neurological Sleep Medicine Center

Neurology

Houston, TX20+ years
EpilepsySleep MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
Emily Johnson

Emily Johnson, M.D.

Medical Director, General Neurology

Neurology

Muskegon, MI10+ years
Epilepsy
Cuie Qiu

Cuie Qiu, MD

Neurology

Houston, TX30+ years
Epilepsy
Terry Shimamoto

Terry Shimamoto, MD

Neurology

Honolulu, HI20+ years
Epilepsy
Taha Gholipour

Taha Gholipour, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Neurosciences

Neurology

San Diego, CA15+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Emily Klatte

Emily Klatte, MD

System Medical Chief of Epilepsy at OhioHealth

Neurology

Dublin, OH20+ years
Epilepsy
Hina Dave

Hina Dave, M.D.

Faculty, Neurology - Chairman's Office, Baylor College of Medicine

Neurology

Houston, TX
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Tonya Phillips

Tonya Phillips, MD

Neurology

Fort Smith, AR15+ years
Epilepsy
Jacob Pellinen

Jacob Pellinen, MD

Associate Professor, Neurology; Director, Continuous EEG; Co-Director of Quality Improvement

Neurology

Aurora, CO10+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Yamane Makke

Yamane Makke, MD

Neurology

Washington, DC15+ years
Epilepsy
Lawrence Eisenman

Lawrence Eisenman, MD

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Saint Louis, MO20+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Kevin Kelly

Kevin Kelly, MD

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA30+ years
Epilepsy
Clio Rubinos

Clio Rubinos, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology; Director, Post-acute Symptomatic (PASS) Clinic; Associate Program Director, Neurocritical Care Fellowship

Neurology

Chapel Hill, NC20+ years
Epilepsy

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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.