Neurology
Michael Smith, MD
Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences; Director, Rush Epilepsy Center; Division Chief, Section of Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology; Vice Chair of Clinical, Department of Neurological Sciences
Dr. Michael C. Smith, MD, is a distinguished neurologist specializing in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. As Director of the Rush Epilepsy Center, Division Chief of the Section of Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations in the Department of Neurological Sciences, he focuses primarily on the diagnosis and management of epilepsy, including treatment-resistant cases requiring advanced interventions. He
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (ABPN)
Education & Training
- Drexel University College of Medicine — M.D., 1991
Peer Recognition
2020
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2007-2026 (20 years)
- Chicago Magazine — Top Doctors
2020-2022, 2024-2025 (5 years)
2021-2022, 2024-2025 (4 years)
- Modern Luxury Chicago — Top Doctors
2023
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Director, Rush Epilepsy Center
- Vice Chair of Clinical, Department of Neurological Sciences
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Rush University Medical Center
- Rush Oak Park Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice