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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 Children's of Alabama, St. Vincent's Birmingham, and Grandview Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Jan Mathisen

Jan Mathisen, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Pediatric Neurology

Neurology

Birmingham, AL15+ years
Child NeurologyEpilepsy
Sarah Weatherspoon

Sarah Weatherspoon, M.D.

Associate Professor, Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Associate Chief, Pediatric Neurology, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital

Neurology

Memphis, TN15+ years
Child NeurologyEpilepsy
Bashir Shihabuddin

Bashir Shihabuddin, MD

Neurology

Little Rock, AR30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Sergei Kashirny

Sergei Kashirny, MD

Neurology

Meridian, ID15+ years
Epilepsy
Lara Basovic

Lara Basovic, MD

Instructor in Neurology

Neurology

Boston, MA9 years
Epilepsy
Tatyana Gitlevich

Tatyana Gitlevich, MD

Neurology

Hawthorne, NY30+ years
Epilepsy
Puja Patel

Puja Patel, MD

Neurology

Bronx, NY15+ years
Child NeurologyEpilepsy
Andrew Mower

Andrew Mower, M.D.

Clinical Associate, Nemours AI duPont Hospital; Volunteer Professor Pediatrics and Neurosciences, Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine

Neurology

Wilmington, DE
EpilepsyChild Neurology
Martin Salinsky

Martin Salinsky, MD

Professor

Neurology

Portland, OR30+ years
Epilepsy
Omkar Markand

Omkar Markand, MD

Professor Emeritus of Neurology

Neurology

Jasper, IN30+ years
Epilepsy
Tyler Gaston

Tyler Gaston, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Birmingham, AL15+ years
Epilepsy
Aida Risman

Aida Risman, MD

Assistant Professor, Neurology

Neurology

Atlanta, GA7 years
Epilepsy
Edward Mader

Edward Mader, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

New Orleans, LA30+ years
Epilepsy
Bryan Berger

Bryan Berger, MD

Neurology

Dublin, OH15+ years
Epilepsy
Kinshuk Sahaya

Kinshuk Sahaya, MD

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

Neurology

Roseville, MN20+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Maurizio Corbetta

Maurizio Corbetta, MD

Norman J. Stupp Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Saint Louis, MO30+ years
Epilepsy
Linda Selwa

Linda Selwa, MD

Co-Director, Epilepsy Program

Neurology

Ann Arbor, MI30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Alana Kornspun

Alana Kornspun, MD

Neurology

Lancaster, PA7 years
Epilepsy
Manisha Holmes

Manisha Holmes, MD

Epilepsy Section Chief

Neurology

Hawthorne, NY15+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Alex Bender

Alex Bender, MD, PHD

Instructor in Neurology

Neurology

Boston, MA8 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.