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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy SpecialistsPage 3

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 Yale New Haven Hospital, Gaylord Hospital, and Bridgeport Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Aline Herlopian

Aline Herlopian, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

New Haven, CT15+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Martha Morrell

Martha Morrell, MD

Clinical Professor, Adult Neurology

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Tricia Ting

Tricia Ting, M.D.

professor of neurology and regional director

Neurology

Washington, DC30+ years
Epilepsy
Joseph Sullivan

Joseph Sullivan, M.D.

Professor, Neurology; Murphy Parker Endowed Professor in Pediatric Epilepsy

Neurology

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Child NeurologyEpilepsy
Gregory Worrell

Gregory Worrell, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Physiology & Biomedical Engineering; William L. McKnight-3M Professor of Neuroscience

Neurology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Epilepsy
Danielle Becker

Danielle Becker, MD

Division Director of Epilepsy and Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Columbus, OH15+ years
Epilepsy
Jack Lin

Jack Lin, MD

Professor of Neurology; Director, UC Davis Comprehensive Epilepsy Program; Vice Chair - Strategy and Planning; Section Chief - Epilepsy, Sleep & Neurodiagnostics

Neurology

Sacramento, CA20+ years
Epilepsy
Chad Carlson

Chad Carlson, M.D.

Professor

Neurology

Milwaukee, WI20+ years
Epilepsy
Vineet Punia

Vineet Punia, MD

Staff Physician, Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Avon, OH20+ years
Epilepsy
Jessica Templer

Jessica Templer, MD

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL15+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Nicholas Poolos

Nicholas Poolos, MD

Professor of Neurology; Director, UW Medicine Regional Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Seattle, WA30+ years
Epilepsy
Gregory Cascino

Gregory Cascino, M.D.

Whitney MacMillan, Jr. Professor of Neuroscience, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine; Enterprise Director of Epilepsy

Neurology

Mankato, MN30+ years
Epilepsy
Josef Parvizi

Josef Parvizi, MD, PHD

Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (Adult Neurology) and, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Epilepsy
Howard Goodkin

Howard Goodkin, MD

Professor of Neurology; Director, Division of Pediatric Neurology; Shure Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics

Neurology

Charlottesville, VA30+ years
Epilepsy
Peter Crino

Peter Crino, MD

Professor of Neurology and Chair, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Epilepsy
Robert Knowlton

Robert Knowlton, MD

Professor of Neurology; Medical Director, UCSF Seizure Disorders Surgical Program

Neurology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Epilepsy
Jong Woo Lee

Jong Woo Lee, M.D., PH.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Steve Chung

Steve Chung, M.D.

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ15+ years
Epilepsy
Jerzy Szaflarski

Jerzy Szaflarski, MD

Professor of Neurology and Neurobiology; Director, UAB Epilepsy Center; Vice Chair for Faculty Development, Department of Neurology; R. Edward Faught and Janet Jackson Faught Professor in Epilepsy Research

Neurology

Birmingham, AL30+ years
Epilepsy
Mark Agostini

Mark Agostini, MD

Associate Professor, Neurology & Neurotherapeutics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Neurology

Dallas, TX30+ 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.