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2,532 verified specialists treating epilepsy & seizure disorders from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include South Shore Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Alexander Rotenberg

Alexander Rotenberg, MD

Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Joseph J. Volpe Chair in Neurology, Boston Children's Hospital

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Child Neurology
Daniel Wynn

Daniel Wynn, M.D.

Director, Clinical Research, Consultants in Neurology MS Center

Neurology

Northbrook, IL30+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & NeuroimmunologyClinical Neurophysiology
Suresh Kotagal

Suresh Kotagal, M.D., B.S.

Emeritus Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Neurology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Child Neurology
Lawrence Hirsch

Lawrence Hirsch, M.D.

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

New Haven, CT30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Kaleb Yohay

Kaleb Yohay, M.D.

Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics (Clinical), NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Director, Division of Child Neurology; Director, Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis Center

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Child NeurologyNeurodevelopmental Disabilities
Brenda Banwell

Brenda Banwell, MD

Director, Department of Pediatrics; Pediatrician-in-Chief and Co-Director, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center

Neurology

Baltimore, MD10+ years
Child NeurologyMultiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Kelly Knupp

Kelly Knupp, MD

Professor, Pediatrics-Neurology

Pediatrics

Aurora, CO20+ years
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Douglas Katz

Douglas Katz, M.D.

Professor

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Bassel Abou-Khalil

Bassel Abou-Khalil, MD

Professor of Neurology and Director, Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Nashville, TN30+ years
Epilepsy
Marc Nuwer

Marc Nuwer, MD

Chief, Clinical Neurophysiology; Professor, Neurology

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Alyssa Reddy

Alyssa Reddy, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, UCSF

Neurology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Child Neurology
Robert Fisher

Robert Fisher, MD

Maslah Saul, MD Professor and Director of the Stanford Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Michael Sperling

Michael Sperling, M.D.

Baldwin Keyes Professor of Neurology; Vice Chair, Neurology Research; Division Chief for Epilepsy; Director, Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center; Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Tina Shih

Tina Shih, M.D.

Clinical Professor, Neurology, UCSF School of Medicine

Neurology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Epilepsy
Peter Kaplan

Peter Kaplan, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Epilepsy
Kerry Levin

Kerry Levin, MD

Professor, Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University

Neurology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
Miriam Freimer

Miriam Freimer, MD

Professor of Neurology, Director, Division of Neuromuscular Disorders, Co-Director Myasthenia Gravis Clinic

Neurology

Westerville, OH30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineClinical Neurophysiology
Basil Darras

Basil Darras, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Associate Neurologist-in-Chief; Chief, Division of Clinical Neurology; Director, Neuromuscular Center and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Program, Boston Children's Hospital

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Neuromuscular MedicineChild Neurology
Ajay Gupta

Ajay Gupta, M.D.

Section Head, Pediatric Epilepsy

Neurology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Child NeurologyClinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Nancy Kuntz

Nancy Kuntz, MD

Professor, Pediatrics (Neurology and Epilepsy), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Child NeurologyClinical Neurophysiology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of epilepsy & seizure disorders specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders 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 epilepsy & seizure disorders specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for epilepsy & seizure disorders 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 epilepsy & seizure disorders 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 Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders?
Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders 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 epilepsy & seizure disorders care.