Neurology
Bassel Abou-Khalil, MD
Professor of Neurology and Director, Epilepsy Center
Dr. Bassel W. Abou-Khalil is a professor of Neurology and Director of the Epilepsy Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. He primarily treats patients with epilepsy and seizures, including refractory focal-onset seizures, new-onset epilepsy in the elderly, and complex partial seizures suitable for epilepsy surgery. His practice encompasses adults with treatment-resistant cases, utilizing advanced diagnostic t
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1986)
- Clinical Neurophysiology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Epilepsy (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- Doctor of Medicine - American University of Beirut, 1978
- Fellowship - University of Michigan Health System
- Post Graduate Training - Montreal Neurological Institute
- Post Graduate Training - University of Rochester Medical Center
- Residency - American University of Beirut Medical Center
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Languages
Arabic, English, French
Experience
45+ years in practice