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Epilepsy · California
John Betjemann, MD
Neurology
San Francisco, CA
Nathaniel Hodoba, M.D.
Co-Director, Pediatric Neurocritical Care
Neurology
Sacramento, CA
William Sutherling, M.D.
Medical Director, Epilepsy and Brain Mapping Program
Neurology
Pasadena, CA
Besim Uzgil, MD, PHD
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Child Neurology
Neurology
Walnut Creek, CA
Hyunmi Kim, MD, PHD
Clinical Professor, Pediatric Neurology
Neurology
Palo Alto, CA
Emily Spelbrink, MD, PHD
Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatric Neurology
Neurology
Palo Alto, CA
Zachary Decant, D.O.
Neurology
Alamo, CA
George Savvides, MD
Neurology
Jackson, CA
William Baek, M.D..
Clinical Associate Professor of UC Riverside
Neurology
Upland, CA
David Nacionales, DO
Neurology
Garden Grove, CA
Katherine Werbaneth, M.D.
Neurology
Novato, CA
Georgia Korbakis, M.D.
Neurology
Santa Barbara, CA
Sandra Shefrin, M.D.
Neurology
Sausalito, CA
Michael Marvi, MD, MS
Movement Disorders Neurology
Neurology
Burbank, CA
Ameer Almullahassani, MD
Neurology
Fairfield, CA
Nazila Rad, MD
Neurology
Neurology
Torrance, CA
Zinovy Lekht, M.D
Medical Director, Ingen Technologies
Neurology
Van Nuys, CA
Rabia Yasin, M.D.
Neurology
San Marcos, CA
Nataliya Pyatka, M.D.
Neurology
Modesto, CA
Alan Shatzel, D.O.
Former Medical Director, Neurological Institute of Northern California
Neurology
Sacramento, CA
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.