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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy SpecialistsPage 2

705 verified specialists treating drug-resistant epilepsy from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

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
Peter Kaplan

Peter Kaplan, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Epilepsy
Ajay Gupta

Ajay Gupta, M.D.

Section Head, Pediatric Epilepsy

Neurology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Child NeurologyClinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Raman Sankar

Raman Sankar, M.D.

Distinguished Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, UCLA; Rubin Brown Endowed Chair; Chief, Division of Pediatric Neurology (2005-2022)

Pediatrics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Mohamad Koubeissi

Mohamad Koubeissi, MD

Professor and Chair of Neurology, Director, Epilepsy Center, George Washington University

Neurology

Washington, DC20+ years
Epilepsy
Lara Jehi

Lara Jehi, MD

Chief Research Information Officer, Professor of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine; Director, Center for Computational Life Sciences

Neurology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Epilepsy
Brian Litt

Brian Litt, MD

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

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Epilepsy
Daniel Friedman

Daniel Friedman, MD

Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Director, Division of Epilepsy, Department of Neurology

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Epilepsy
Hyunmi Choi

Hyunmi Choi, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Epilepsy
Catherine Chu

Catherine Chu, MD

Vice President of Child Neurology, Kennedy Krieger Institute; Director, Division of Pediatric Neurology and John M. Freeman Pediatric Epilepsy Center, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center

Neurology

Middle River, MD20+ years
Child NeurologyClinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Barbara Dworetzky

Barbara Dworetzky, MD

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Epilepsy
Eric Kossoff

Eric Kossoff, M.D.

Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Epilepsy
Vanja Douglas

Vanja Douglas, M.D.

Professor, Neurology

Neurology

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Epilepsy
Phillip Pearl

Phillip Pearl, MD

Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Director of Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology; William G. Lennox Chair, Boston Children’s Hospital

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
EpilepsyChild Neurology
Imad Najm

Imad Najm, MD

Director of Cleveland Clinic's Epilepsy Center at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute

Neurology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
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
Naoum Issa

Naoum Issa, MD

Associate Professor

Neurology

Bolingbrook, IL20+ years
Epilepsy
Elaine Wirrell

Elaine Wirrell, MD

Chair of Child and Adolescent Neurology and Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN30+ years
EpilepsyChild Neurology
Nathan Crone

Nathan Crone, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Director, Johns Hopkins Epilepsy Center; Co-Director, Epilepsy Fellowship Program

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ 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

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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.
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