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Best Epilepsy specialists in Connecticut

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Epilepsy · Connecticut
Lawrence Hirsch

Lawrence Hirsch, M.D.

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

New Haven, CT
Aline Herlopian

Aline Herlopian, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

New Haven, CT
Lazar Greenfield

Lazar Greenfield, M.D., PH.D.

Chair and Professor, Department of Neurology, UConn Health

Neurology

Farmington, CT
Hal Blumenfeld

Hal Blumenfeld, MD

Mark Loughridge and Michele Williams Professor of Neurology, Professor of Neuroscience and of Neurosurgery; Director, Yale Clinical Neuroscience Imaging Center (CNIC)

Neurology

New Haven, CT
Robert Bonwetsch

Robert Bonwetsch, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor in Neurology, University of Vermont

Neurology

Danbury, CT
Anuradha Singh

Anuradha Singh, M.D.

Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Yale School of Medicine; Clinical Chief and Director, Yale Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

Neurology

New Haven, CT
Anumeha Sheth

Anumeha Sheth, MD

Program Director, Epilepsy Fellowship

Neurology

Wethersfield, CT
Gabriel Martz

Gabriel Martz, M.D.

Neurology

Hartford, CT
Richard Mattson

Richard Mattson, MD

Professor Emeritus of Neurology; Adjunct Professor of Nursing, Yale School of Medicine

Neurology

New Haven, CT
Adithya Sivaraju

Adithya Sivaraju, MD

Epilepsy Specialist

Neurology

New Haven, CT
Benjamin Tolchin

Benjamin Tolchin, M.D., M.S.

Associate Professor of Neurology; Director, Center for Clinical Ethics

Neurology

New Haven, CT
Robert Duckrow

Robert Duckrow, MD

Associate Research Scientist, Department of Neurology

Neurology

New Haven, CT
Patrick Hartnett

Patrick Hartnett, MD

Neurologist, Seizure and Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Hartford, CT
Justine Cormier

Justine Cormier, M.D.

Neurointensivist, Neurocritical Care

Neurology

Hartford, CT
Sarah Meira Benchaya

Sarah Meira Benchaya, M.D.

Specialist, Epilepsy

Neurology

Hartford, CT
Stanley Resor

Stanley Resor, M.D.

Professor, Neurology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Neurology

Greenwich, CT
Lisa Knopf

Lisa Knopf, M.D.

Physician, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Hartford, CT
Nicholas Carnevale

Nicholas Carnevale, M.D.

Senior Research Scientist, Neuroscience

Neurology

Cheshire, CT
Elizabeth Ng

Elizabeth Ng, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology

Neurology

Farmington, CT
Lila Worden

Lila Worden, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Neurology

Hartford, CT

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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