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Status Epilepticus Specialists

30 verified specialists treating status epilepticus from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Mayo Clinic, Yale New Haven Hospital, and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

William Tatum

William Tatum, DO

Professor of Neurology, Mayo Medical School

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Joseph Sirven

Joseph Sirven, M.D.

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Lawrence Hirsch

Lawrence Hirsch, M.D.

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

New Haven, CT30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Peter Kaplan

Peter Kaplan, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Neurology

Baltimore, MD30+ years
Epilepsy
Imad Najm

Imad Najm, MD

Director of Cleveland Clinic's Epilepsy Center at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute

Neurology

Cleveland, OH30+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Aline Herlopian

Aline Herlopian, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

New Haven, CT15+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
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
Sarah Nelson

Sarah Nelson, MD

Neurology

Boston, MA15+ years
Neurocritical Care
Jan Claassen

Jan Claassen, MD

Professor of Neurology; Chief, Division of Critical Care & Hospitalist Neurology; Head of Neurocritical Care and Medical Director of the Neurological Intensive Care Unit

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Neurocritical Care
John Croom

John Croom, MD

Medical Director, Epilepsy Center, AdventHealth

Neurology

Merriam, KS20+ years
Epilepsy
Nancy Hammond

Nancy Hammond, MD

Associate Professor, Neurology

Neurology

Kansas City, KS20+ years
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Lori Shutter

Lori Shutter, MD

Professor of Critical Care Medicine, Neurology, and Neurosurgery; Vice Chair of Education, Department of Critical Care Medicine; Director, Neurocritical Care Fellowship Program; Medical Director, Neurovascular & Neurotrauma ICUs

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA30+ years
Brain Injury MedicineNeurocritical Care
Patrick Landazuri

Patrick Landazuri, MD

Professor, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine

Neurology

Kansas City, KS15+ years
Epilepsy
Danielle Sandsmark

Danielle Sandsmark, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; Director of Neurocritical Care Research, University of Pennsylvania; Program Director of Neurocritical Care Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania; Co-Director, Penn Acute Care Research Collaborative

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA15+ years
Neurocritical Care
May Kim-Tenser

May Kim-Tenser, MD

Clinical Professor of Neurology and Neurological Surgery (Clinician Educator)

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Vascular Neurology & StrokeNeurocritical Care
Katharina Busl

Katharina Busl, MD

Professor of Neurology & Neurosurgery, James E. Rooks, Jr. Professor, and Division Chief of Neurocritical Care

Neurology

Gainesville, FL20+ years
Neurocritical Care
Tracie Caller

Tracie Caller, M.D.

Adjunct Instructor, Neurology

Neurology

Cheyenne, WY15+ years
Epilepsy
Carolina Maciel

Carolina Maciel, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Divisions of Neurocritical Care and Epilepsy; Director of Research for Neurocritical Care

Neurology

Gainesville, FL15+ years
Neurocritical Care
Gary Gronseth

Gary Gronseth, M.D.

Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Kansas City, KS30+ years
Epilepsy
David Wheeler

David Wheeler, MD PHD

Director, Wyoming Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Casper, WY15+ years
Epilepsy

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Frequently Asked Questions

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