Neurology
Evelyn Tecoma, M.D.
Chief of the Neurology service
San Diego, CA
In 1991, Dr. Tecoma was recruited to serve as Associate Director of the UC San Diego Epilepsy Center, a busy tertiary referral center, epilepsy monitoring unit, and comprehensive epilepsy surgery program. Dr. Tecoma spends the majority of time as an active clinician, and is Chief of the Neurology service at the UC San Diego Thornton Hospital, the location of the Will Sally Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. In addition to patient care and teaching, Dr. Tecoma is also active in epilepsy research; she is t
Peer Recognition
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
EpilepsyClinical Neurophysiology
Conditions & Treatments
Epilepsy & Seizure DisordersDrug-Resistant EpilepsyPeripheral NeuropathyElectrodiagnostic Testing (EMG/NCS)
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Center