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Best Epilepsy specialists in Michigan

Match with a top Epilepsy specialist in Michigan — priority appointment in days, not months.

Epilepsy · Michigan
Gregory Barkley

Gregory Barkley, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Detroit, MI
Jack Parent

Jack Parent, MD

William J. Herdman Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Ann Arbor, MI
David Burdette

David Burdette, MD

Clinical Professor, Neurology, Michigan State University

Neurology

Kalamazoo, MI
Neil Gilbert

Neil Gilbert, M.D.

Neurology

Lathrup Village, MI
Nancy McNamara

Nancy McNamara, MD

Assistant Professor, Child Neurology

Neurology

Ann Arbor, MI
Emily Johnson

Emily Johnson, M.D.

Medical Director, General Neurology

Neurology

Muskegon, MI
Deepti Zutshi

Deepti Zutshi, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Wayne State University School of Medicine

Neurology

Detroit, MI
Samuel Terman

Samuel Terman, MD

Neurology

Ann Arbor, MI
Yu Wang

Yu Wang, M.D., PH.D.,

Director, Epilepsy Program

Neurology

Ann Arbor, MI
Navid Seraji-Bozorgzad

Navid Seraji-Bozorgzad, MD

Clinical Associate Professor

Neurology

Ann Arbor, MI
Maysaa Basha

Maysaa Basha, MD

Chair, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Detroit, MI
William Stacey

William Stacey, MD

Associate Professor

Neurology

Ann Arbor, MI
Linda Selwa

Linda Selwa, MD

Co-Director, Epilepsy Program

Neurology

Ann Arbor, MI
Simon Glynn

Simon Glynn, MD

Neurology

Ann Arbor, MI
Basel Assaad

Basel Assaad, M.D

Medical Director, Neuro Diagnostics and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Neurology

Bloomfield Township, MI
Temenuzhka Mihaylova

Temenuzhka Mihaylova, MD. PHD

Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Ann Arbor, MI
Omar Danoun

Omar Danoun, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology and Epilepsy

Neurology

Detroit, MI
Joanna Mattis

Joanna Mattis, M.D.

Neurology

Ann Arbor, MI
Kristina Karanec

Kristina Karanec, DO

Neurology

Caledonia, MI
Nicholas Beimer

Nicholas Beimer, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Ann Arbor, MI

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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