Neurology

James Tao, MD

Director, Adult Epilepsy Center

Carbondale, IL

James Tao, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurologist and epileptologist with a subspecialty focus on epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of seizures, epilepsy syndromes, drug-resistant epilepsy, and cerebral cavernous malformations (CCM). Dr. Tao primarily serves adults with medically refractory epilepsy, including those requiring advanced interventions for chronic uncontrolled cases. As Co-Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Director

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurology (ABPN)
Epilepsy (ABPN)

Education & Training

Medical School: Wannan Medical College (Bachelor of Medicine, 1997)
Graduate: University of Cincinnati (PhD, Neuroscience, 1998)
Internship: University of Illinois, Chicago (Medicine, 2001)
Residency: University of Chicago (Neurology, 2002)
Fellowship: University of Chicago Medical Center (Clinical Neurophysiology, 2005)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
ABPN — Board Certified in Epilepsy
2026

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Epilepsy

Conditions & Treatments

Drug-Resistant EpilepsyEpilepsy & Seizure Disorders

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health Plans

Ambetter

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

University of Chicago Medical Center

Languages

English, Mandarin Chinese

Conditions Dr. Tao treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Tao accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

James Tao's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 52 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Tao practice?

James Tao practices in Carbondale, IL with hospital affiliations including University of Chicago Medical Center.

What does Dr. Tao specialize in?

James Tao is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Epilepsy.

How long has Dr. Tao been practicing?

James Tao has 42+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Tao's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Wannan Medical College (Bachelor of Medicine, 1997); Graduate: University of Cincinnati (PhD, Neuroscience, 1998); Internship: University of Illinois, Chicago (Medicine, 2001).