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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 UT Southwestern Medical Center, Children's Health Dallas, and Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

John Hart

John Hart, M.D.

Distinguished Chair in Neuroscience; Professor of Neurology and Neurotherapeutics

Neurology

Dallas, TX30+ years
Epilepsy
Yasser Shahrour

Yasser Shahrour, M.D.

Neurologist, Lakeland Regional Health Grasslands Campus

Neurology

Lakeland, FL15+ years
Epilepsy
Edward Cooper

Edward Cooper, MD

Neurology

Houston, TX
Epilepsy
Imran Ali

Imran Ali, M.D.

Neurology

Toledo, OH30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Leah Wibecan

Leah Wibecan, MD

Neurology

Boston, MA9 years
Child NeurologyEpilepsy
Leonardo Bonilha

Leonardo Bonilha, M.D. , PH.D.

Clinical Director, Brain Health Network

Neurology

Columbia, SC20+ years
Epilepsy
Vaishnav Krishnan

Vaishnav Krishnan, MDPHD

Associate Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience, and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Neurology

Houston, TX15+ years
Epilepsy
Eli Mizrahi

Eli Mizrahi, M.D.

Chair, Department of Neurology; Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics; James A. Quigley Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neurology; Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs

Neurology

Houston, TX30+ years
Epilepsy
Bradley Vaughn

Bradley Vaughn, MD

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Chapel Hill, NC30+ years
Epilepsy
Charles Shyu

Charles Shyu, M.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery

Neurology

Champaign, IL20+ years
Epilepsy
Zachary McKee

Zachary McKee, MD

Neurology

Cleveland, OH7 years
Epilepsy
Sasha Alick-Lindstrom

Sasha Alick-Lindstrom, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Dallas, TX15+ years
Epilepsy
Rup Sainju

Rup Sainju, M.B.B.S

Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Iowa City, IA20+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Amanda Diamond

Amanda Diamond, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Neurology

West Fargo, ND15+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Bryan Philbrook

Bryan Philbrook, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine

Neurology

Atlanta, GA
Epilepsy
Geetha Chari

Geetha Chari, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics; Program Director for Clinical Neurophysiology

Neurology

Brooklyn, NY30+ years
Epilepsy
Shahin Hakimian

Shahin Hakimian, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Seattle, WA20+ years
Epilepsy
James Riviello

James Riviello, MD

Associate Section Head for Epilepsy, Neurophysiology, and Neurocritical Care, Section of Neurology and Developmental Neuroscience; Professor, Baylor College of Medicine

Neurology

Houston, TX
Child NeurologyEpilepsy
Jonathan Kleen

Jonathan Kleen, MD

Epileptologist

Neurology

San Francisco, CA10+ years
Epilepsy
Alexander Andrews

Alexander Andrews, MD

Physician

Neurology

Washington, DC
EpilepsyChild Neurology

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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.