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Best Epilepsy specialists in Pennsylvania

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Epilepsy · Pennsylvania
Michael Sperling

Michael Sperling, M.D.

Baldwin Keyes Professor of Neurology; Vice Chair, Neurology Research; Division Chief for Epilepsy; Director, Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center; Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA
Brian Litt

Brian Litt, MD

Perelman Professor of Neurology; Director, Penn Epilepsy Center; Director, Center for Neuroengineering and Therapeutics

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA
Page Pennell

Page Pennell, M.D.

Chair, Department of Neurology and Henry B. Higman Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA
Kandan Kulandaivel

Kandan Kulandaivel, M.D.

Neurologist, Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology

Neurology

Willow Grove, PA
Scott Mintzer

Scott Mintzer, M.D.

Professor of Neurology; Medical Director, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA
Michael Gelfand

Michael Gelfand, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA
Andrea Synowiec

Andrea Synowiec, DO

Clinical Neurophysiologist

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA
Alexandra Urban

Alexandra Urban, MD

Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs and Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA
Colin Ellis

Colin Ellis, M.D.

Interim Director, Penn Neurogenetics Therapy Center

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA
Erin Conrad

Erin Conrad, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA
Sarah Zubkov

Sarah Zubkov, M.D.

Neurology

Meadowbrook, PA
James Valeriano

James Valeriano, MD

Chair, Department of Neurology; Director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Allegheny Health Network

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA
David Hammer

David Hammer, M.D.

Neurology

Phila, PA
James Castellano

James Castellano, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Neurology

Titusville, PA
Ramya Raghupathi

Ramya Raghupathi, M.D

Medical Director, Epilepsy Surgical Program

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA
Andres Fernandez

Andres Fernandez, M.D.

Associate Professor, Division of Cerebrovascular and Neurocritical Care

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA
David Thomas

David Thomas, DO, PH.D.

Neurology Specialist

Neurology

Glen Mills, PA
Anto Bagic

Anto Bagic, MD

Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; Chief Emeritus, Epilepsy Division; Director, UPMC MEG Epilepsy Program; Chief Scientific Advisor, MEG Research; Adjunct Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA
Sasan Salimian

Sasan Salimian, M.D.

Neurology

Mechanicsburg, PA
Kevin Kelly

Kevin Kelly, MD

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA

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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