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Epilepsy · Texas
Edward Cooper

Edward Cooper, MD

Neurology

Houston, TX
Vaishnav Krishnan

Vaishnav Krishnan, MDPHD

Associate Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience, and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

Neurology

Houston, TX
Eli Mizrahi

Eli Mizrahi, M.D.

Chair, Department of Neurology; Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics; James A. Quigley Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neurology; Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs

Neurology

Houston, TX
Uzma Ali

Uzma Ali, MD

Neurology

Kingwood, TX
Sasha Alick-Lindstrom

Sasha Alick-Lindstrom, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Dallas, TX
Jonathan Garza

Jonathan Garza, M.D.

Neurology

Houston, TX
James Riviello

James Riviello, MD

Associate Section Head for Epilepsy, Neurophysiology, and Neurocritical Care, Section of Neurology and Developmental Neuroscience; Professor, Baylor College of Medicine

Neurology

Houston, TX
Aarthi Ram

Aarthi Ram, M.D.

Neurology

Houston, TX
Fonda Chan

Fonda Chan, MD

Neurology

Athens, TX
James Ferrendelli

James Ferrendelli, M.D.

Neurology

Houston, TX
Pradeep Modur

Pradeep Modur, M.D.

Director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Program

Neurology

Kyle, TX
Bharathy Sundaram

Bharathy Sundaram, MD

Neurology

Denison, TX
Rohini Coorg

Rohini Coorg, MD

Assistant Professor, Pediatric Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine

Neurology

Houston, TX
Larry Tran

Larry Tran, MD

Neurology

Bellaire, TX
Anne Anderson

Anne Anderson, M.D.

Chief, Clinical Neurophysiology; Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine

Neurology

Houston, TX
Andrew Lin

Andrew Lin, MD

Neurology

Kyle, TX
Bernhard Suter

Bernhard Suter, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Pediatric Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine

Neurology

Houston, TX
Joshua Cousin

Joshua Cousin, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine

Neurology

Houston, TX
Charles Szabo

Charles Szabo, MD

Professor of Neurology and Chief of Epilepsy, UT Health San Antonio

Neurology

San Antonio, TX
Atul Maheshwari

Atul Maheshwari, MD

Associate Professor in Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine

Neurology

Houston, TX

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.