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Best Epilepsy specialists in Alabama

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Epilepsy · Alabama
Jerzy Szaflarski

Jerzy Szaflarski, MD

Professor of Neurology and Neurobiology; Director, UAB Epilepsy Center; Vice Chair for Faculty Development, Department of Neurology; R. Edward Faught and Janet Jackson Faught Professor in Epilepsy Research

Neurology

Birmingham, AL
Dean Naritoku

Dean Naritoku, M.D.

Chair, Department of Neurology; CF Scott Distinguished Professor of Neuroscience; Professor of Neurology and Pharmacology

Neurology

Mobile, AL
Hayden Long

Hayden Long, MD

Neurology

Mobile, AL
Jennifer Dewolfe

Jennifer Dewolfe, MD

Professor of Neurology, Director UAB Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Neurology

Birmingham, AL
Jan Mathisen

Jan Mathisen, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Pediatric Neurology

Neurology

Birmingham, AL
Tyler Gaston

Tyler Gaston, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Birmingham, AL
Zeenat Jaisani

Zeenat Jaisani, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Birmingham, AL
Ismail Mohamed

Ismail Mohamed, MD

Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology

Neurology

Birmingham, AL
Jessy Walia

Jessy Walia, M.D.

Neurology

Huntsville, AL
Juan Ochoa

Juan Ochoa, MD

Professor of Neurology, University of South Alabama; Director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Program

Neurology

Mobile, AL
Ashley Thomas

Ashley Thomas, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

Neurology

Birmingham, AL
Quynh Vo

Quynh Vo, MD

Neurology

Birmingham, AL
Katherine Thaggard

Katherine Thaggard, MD

Assistant Professor, UAB Division of Pediatric Neurology

Neurology

Birmingham, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Epilepsy neurologist do?
A Epilepsy neurologist is a Neurology physician with focused training in the evaluation and treatment of seizure disorders, including drug-resistant epilepsy. After completing Neurology residency, they pursue additional fellowship training so they can manage cases that fall outside what a general neurologist typically handles day to day.
What conditions does a Epilepsy neurologist treat?
A Epilepsy neurologist commonly treats focal and generalized epilepsy, drug-resistant seizures, first-time seizure evaluation, video-EEG monitoring, and candidacy for epilepsy surgery. Many also see closely related conditions within Neurology, particularly when a case is complex, atypical, or has not responded to first-line care from a general neurologist.
When should I see a Epilepsy neurologist?
Consider seeing a Epilepsy neurologist when your seizures are not controlled on medication, or you are being evaluated for epilepsy surgery, when a primary care clinician or general neurologist suggests a focused evaluation, or when you want a second opinion from a physician whose practice is concentrated on this exact area. Patients often reach a Epilepsy neurologist through referral, but you can also seek one directly.
How is a Epilepsy neurologist different from a general neurologist?
Both are board-eligible neurologists, but a Epilepsy neurologist has additional fellowship training and a practice that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of seizure disorders, including drug-resistant epilepsy. General neurologists treat a broad range of Neurology concerns; Epilepsy neurologists concentrate on the harder or more specific cases within that range, and tend to see a higher volume of patients with focal and generalized epilepsy, drug-resistant seizures, first-time seizure evaluation, video-EEG monitoring, and candidacy for epilepsy surgery.
How does Convene match me with a top Epilepsy neurologist?
Convene Health evaluates neurologists on peer recognition, clinical leadership, published research, institutional affiliations, and patient feedback. When you complete an intake, our care team reviews your history and matches you with a vetted Epilepsy neurologist whose focus aligns with your case. Membership covers priority appointment coordination; the match itself is free.
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