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Best Epilepsy specialists in Ohio

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Epilepsy · Ohio
Michael Privitera

Michael Privitera, MD

Professor of Neurology and Director, Epilepsy Center, University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute

Neurology

Cincinnati, OH
Ajay Gupta

Ajay Gupta, M.D.

Section Head, Pediatric Epilepsy

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Lara Jehi

Lara Jehi, MD

Chief Research Information Officer, Professor of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine; Director, Center for Computational Life Sciences

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Imad Najm

Imad Najm, MD

Director of Cleveland Clinic's Epilepsy Center at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Danielle Becker

Danielle Becker, MD

Division Director of Epilepsy and Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Columbus, OH
Vineet Punia

Vineet Punia, MD

Staff Physician, Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Avon, OH
Jessica Fesler

Jessica Fesler, MD

Director, Epilepsy Fellowship

Neurology

Avon, OH
Dileep Nair

Dileep Nair, MD

Head, Section of Adult Epilepsy

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Stephen Hantus

Stephen Hantus, M.D.

Epilepsy Specialist, Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Zhong Ying

Zhong Ying, M.D.

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Jocelyn Bautista

Jocelyn Bautista, MD

Neurologist, Epilepsy

Neurology

Avon, OH
Jennifer Cavitt

Jennifer Cavitt, MD

Professor of Clinical Neurology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Neurology

West Chester, OH
Amir Adeli

Amir Adeli, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology; Co-Division Director, Division of Teleneurology and Neurohospitalists

Neurology

Columbus, OH
Andreas Alexopoulos

Andreas Alexopoulos, M.D., M.P.H.

Staff Physician in the Epilepsy Center of the Neurological Institute

Neurology

Avon, OH
Christopher Traner

Christopher Traner, M.D.

Physician, Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Sarita Maturu

Sarita Maturu, D.O

Medical Director, Neurology Specialty Clinics; Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Westerville, OH
Jean Khoury

Jean Khoury, M.D.

Epileptologist

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Juan Bulacio

Juan Bulacio, MD

MD

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Richard Burgess

Richard Burgess, MD

Neurology

Cleveland, OH
Naeem Mahfooz

Naeem Mahfooz, M.D.

Associate Professor

Neurology

Toledo, OH

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.