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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 Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, and Northwestern Medicine. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Elizabeth Gerard

Elizabeth Gerard, MD

Associate Professor

Neurology

Lake Forest, IL20+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Steven Karceski

Steven Karceski, MD

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Epilepsy
Gena Ghearing

Gena Ghearing, M.D.

Professor, Department of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Director of Outreach, Mount Sinai Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Long Island City, NY20+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Alcibiades Rodriguez

Alcibiades Rodriguez, MD

Associate Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Sleep MedicineClinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Dileep Nair

Dileep Nair, MD

Head, Section of Adult Epilepsy

Neurology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Epilepsy
Page Pennell

Page Pennell, M.D.

Chair, Department of Neurology and Henry B. Higman Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Andres Kanner

Andres Kanner, MD

Professor of Clinical Neurology, Chief, Epilepsy Division, Director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Neurology

Miami, FL30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Joseph Drazkowski

Joseph Drazkowski, M.D.

Co-Director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Program; Director, EEG Lab; CNP Fellowship Director

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ30+ years
Epilepsy
Charles Marcuccilli

Charles Marcuccilli, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Section Chief of Pediatric Neurology, Rush University Medical Center

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL20+ years
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Josiane Lajoie

Josiane Lajoie, m.D.

Director, Tuberous Sclerosis Center, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Epilepsy
John Probasco

John Probasco, MD

Medical Director, Inpatient General Neurology Service

Neurology

Baltimore, MD15+ years
Epilepsy
Benjamin Blond

Benjamin Blond, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY10+ years
Epilepsy
Jay Harvey

Jay Harvey, DO

Associate Professor

Neurology

Frisco, TX30+ years
Epilepsy
Stephen Hantus

Stephen Hantus, M.D.

Epilepsy Specialist, Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Epilepsy
Dmitriy Kolesnik

Dmitriy Kolesnik, MD

Neurology

Rego Park, NY30+ years
Epilepsy
Anteneh Feyissa

Anteneh Feyissa, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL20+ years
Epilepsy
Katherine Noe

Katherine Noe, M.D.

Chair, Epilepsy Division

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ20+ years
Epilepsy
Daniel Luciano

Daniel Luciano, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine Board Certifications American Board of Psychiatry

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Epilepsy
Aatif Husain

Aatif Husain, MD

Chief of the Division of Epilepsy, Sleep, and Clinical Neurophysiology

Neurology

Raleigh, NC30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsySleep Medicine
Jerry Shih

Jerry Shih, M.D.

Professor

Neurology

La Jolla, CA30+ 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.