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74 verified specialists treating epilepsy surgery 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
Joseph Sullivan

Joseph Sullivan, M.D.

Professor, Neurology; Murphy Parker Endowed Professor in Pediatric Epilepsy

Neurology

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Child NeurologyEpilepsy
Danielle Becker

Danielle Becker, MD

Division Director of Epilepsy and Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Columbus, OH15+ years
Epilepsy
Vineet Punia

Vineet Punia, MD

Staff Physician, Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Avon, OH20+ years
Epilepsy
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
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
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
Charles Marcuccilli

Charles Marcuccilli, MD

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

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL20+ years
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Jay Harvey

Jay Harvey, DO

Associate Professor

Neurology

Frisco, TX30+ years
Epilepsy
Aatif Husain

Aatif Husain, MD

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

Neurology

Raleigh, NC30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsySleep Medicine
Jean Cibula

Jean Cibula, MD

Division Chief, Epilepsy; BJ and Eve Wilder Professor in Epilepsy; Medical Director, UF Health Neurodiagnostic Laboratory

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy
Michael Gelfand

Michael Gelfand, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Epilepsy
Neeraj Kumar

Neeraj Kumar, M.D.

Professor, Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
John Croom

John Croom, MD

Medical Director, Epilepsy Center, AdventHealth

Neurology

Merriam, KS20+ years
Epilepsy
Deborah Holder

Deborah Holder, M.D.

Program Director, Pediatric Epilepsy

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Child NeurologyEpilepsy
Nancy Hammond

Nancy Hammond, MD

Associate Professor, Neurology

Neurology

Kansas City, KS20+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Stephen Vanhaerents

Stephen Vanhaerents, MD

Associate Professor, Neurology (Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology), Medical Education, Neurology (Neuro-infectious Disease and Global Neurology)

Neurology

Chicago, IL15+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyEpilepsy

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Frequently Asked Questions

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