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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy SpecialistsPage 26

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 Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, Methodist University Hospital, and Baptist Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Hae Won Shin

Hae Won Shin, M.D.

Chair and Semmes-Murphey Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Neurology

Memphis, TN20+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Michael Ciliberto

Michael Ciliberto, MD

Clinical Professor of Pediatrics - Neurology

Neurology

Iowa City, IA20+ years
Child NeurologyClinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Andy Rodriguez

Andy Rodriguez, MD

Adult Neurology and Epilepsy Specialist

Neurology

Long Branch, NJ15+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Khatuna Gurgenashvili

Khatuna Gurgenashvili, MD

Neurology Specialist

Neurology

Chambersburg, PA20+ years
Epilepsy
Lisa Knopf

Lisa Knopf, M.D.

Physician, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Hartford, CT15+ years
Epilepsy
Samuel Koszer

Samuel Koszer, MD

Neurology

Fishkill, NY30+ years
Epilepsy
Joan Cracco

Joan Cracco, M.D.

Distinguished Service Professor of Neurology, Pediatrics, and Physiology and Pharmacology

Neurology

Brooklyn, NY
Epilepsy
Muhammad Nayer

Muhammad Nayer, M.D.

Neurology

Bullhead City, AZ30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Lisa Smith

Lisa Smith, MD

Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Indianapolis, IN30+ years
Child NeurologyEpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Graham Huesmann

Graham Huesmann, MD/PHD

Director, Epilepsy Center; Research Assistant Professor

Neurology

Urbana, IL15+ years
Epilepsy
William Sutherling

William Sutherling, M.D.

Medical Director, Epilepsy and Brain Mapping Program

Neurology

Pasadena, CA30+ years
Epilepsy
Besim Uzgil

Besim Uzgil, MD, PHD

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Child Neurology

Neurology

Walnut Creek, CA
Child NeurologyEpilepsy
Hyunmi Kim

Hyunmi Kim, MD, PHD

Clinical Professor, Pediatric Neurology

Neurology

Palo Alto, CA
EpilepsyClinical NeurophysiologyChild Neurology
Emily Spelbrink

Emily Spelbrink, MD, PHD

Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatric Neurology

Neurology

Palo Alto, CA
Child NeurologyEpilepsy
Mishu Chandra

Mishu Chandra, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology & Neurological Sciences

Neurology

Dallas, TX8 years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
George Savvides

George Savvides, MD

Neurology

Jackson, CA6 years
Epilepsy
Margaret Logan

Margaret Logan, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Kansas City, KS8 years
Epilepsy
Alexandra Atwood

Alexandra Atwood, MD

Assistant Professor, Neurology

Neurology

Aurora, CO10+ years
Epilepsy
Nitish Harid

Nitish Harid, MD

Assistant Professor, Neurology

Neurology

Aurora, CO10+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Holly Rutherford

Holly Rutherford, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

New Orleans, LA15+ 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.