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Best Epilepsy specialists in Minnesota

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

Epilepsy · Minnesota
Thomas Henry

Thomas Henry, M.D.

Professor and Epilepsy Research Director, Program Director, Epilepsy Fellowship, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota Medical School

Neurology

Minneapolis, MN
Elaine Wirrell

Elaine Wirrell, MD

Chair of Child and Adolescent Neurology and Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN
Gregory Worrell

Gregory Worrell, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, Physiology & Biomedical Engineering; William L. McKnight-3M Professor of Neuroscience

Neurology

Rochester, MN
Gregory Cascino

Gregory Cascino, M.D.

Whitney MacMillan, Jr. Professor of Neuroscience, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine; Enterprise Director of Epilepsy

Neurology

Mankato, MN
Zhiyi Sha

Zhiyi Sha, MD

Associate Professor, Program Director, Clinical Neurophysiology

Neurology

Minneapolis, MN
Terrence Lagerlund

Terrence Lagerlund, M.D.

Associate Professor

Neurology

Rochester, MN
Elson So

Elson So, M.D.

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN
Lily Wong-Kisiel

Lily Wong-Kisiel, M.D.

Associate Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship

Neurology

Rochester, MN
Nicholas Gregg

Nicholas Gregg, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurology and Biomedical Engineering

Neurology

Rochester, MN
Thaddeus Walczak

Thaddeus Walczak, M.D.

Professor and Vice Chair (Clinical), Neurology; Division Director, Epilepsy and Electroencephalography, University of Minnesota

Neurology

Minneapolis, MN
Anthony Fine

Anthony Fine, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Mankato, MN
Sanjay Singh

Sanjay Singh, MD

Chief Clinical Executive, Neurology

Neurology

Minneapolis, MN
Jeffrey Britton

Jeffrey Britton, M.D.

Chair, Division of Epilepsy and Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN
Julie Hanna

Julie Hanna, M.D.

Medical Director, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Neurology

Roseville, MN
Gerald Dove

Gerald Dove, M.D.

Neurology

Golden Valley, MN
Ilo Leppik

Ilo Leppik, M.D.

Professor, Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology (College of Pharmacy); Adjunct Professor, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Minneapolis, MN
Katherine Nickels

Katherine Nickels, M.D.

Associate Professor, Neurology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN

Neurology

Mankato, MN
Patricia Penovich

Patricia Penovich, MD

Adjunct Clinical Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota

Neurology

Saint Paul, MN
Brian Lundstrom

Brian Lundstrom, PHD

Associate Professor of Neurology; Associate Professor of Biophysics

Neurology

Rochester, MN
Sima Patel

Sima Patel, M.D.

Director, Epilepsy and Video EEG

Neurology

Minneapolis, MN

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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