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Drug-Resistant Epilepsy SpecialistsPage 8

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 New York-presbyterian/queens, Aurora Health, and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Baxter Allen

Baxter Allen, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology

Neurology

Elgin, IL15+ years
Epilepsy
David Spencer

David Spencer, MD

Director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Beaverton, OR30+ years
Epilepsy
Brin Freund

Brin Freund, M.D.

Director, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit and EEG Laboratory

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL10+ years
Epilepsy
Kevin Graber

Kevin Graber, MD

Clinical Professor, Neurology & Neurological Sciences

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Andreas Alexopoulos

Andreas Alexopoulos, M.D., M.P.H.

Staff Physician in the Epilepsy Center of the Neurological Institute

Neurology

Avon, OH30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Elan Guterman

Elan Guterman, MD

Associate Professor, UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences

Neurology

San Francisco, CA10+ years
Epilepsy
Christopher Traner

Christopher Traner, M.D.

Physician, Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Cleveland, OH10+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Wendy Mitchell

Wendy Mitchell, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Neurology, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Child NeurologyEpilepsy
Angus Wilfong

Angus Wilfong, MD

Chief of Pediatric Neurology; Associate Director, Barrow Neurological Institute; Professor of Child Health, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ30+ years
Child NeurologyEpilepsy
Mirela Simon

Mirela Simon, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Boston, MA
Epilepsy
Scheherazade Le

Scheherazade Le, MD

Professor, Adult Neurology

Neurology

Stanford, CA20+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Lily Wong-Kisiel

Lily Wong-Kisiel, M.D.

Associate Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship

Neurology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Epilepsy
Joyce Matsumoto

Joyce Matsumoto, M.D.

Professor, Pediatrics, UCLA School of Medicine

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Epilepsy
Tracey Milligan

Tracey Milligan, MD

Chair, Department of Neurology, New York Medical College; Director of Neurology, Westchester Medical Center Health Network

Neurology

Hawthorne, NY20+ years
Epilepsy
Kiran Kanth

Kiran Kanth, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical, Med: Neurology

Neurology

Sacramento, CA10+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Sarita Maturu

Sarita Maturu, D.O

Medical Director, Neurology Specialty Clinics; Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Westerville, OH10+ years
Epilepsy
Andre Lagrange

Andre Lagrange, MD, PHD, ABCN, ABPN

Associate Professor of Neurology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Neurology

Nashville, TN20+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Lane Carlin

Lane Carlin, M.D.

Neurologist, Florida Neurology Group, Fort Myers

Neurology

Fort Myers, FL30+ years
Epilepsy
Nicholas Schiff

Nicholas Schiff, MD

The Jerold B. Katz Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience in the Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute; Professor of Neuroscience (with Tenure), Neurology, and Public Health; Professor of Medical Ethics in Medicine; Director, Laboratory of Cognitive Neuromodulation

Neurology

New York, NY
Epilepsy
Samden Lhatoo

Samden Lhatoo, MD

John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Distinguished University Professor of Neurology and Executive Vice Chair, Department of Neurology, McGovern Medical School

Neurology

Shenandoah, 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.
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