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Naoum Issa

Neurology

Naoum Issa, MD

Associate Professor

Bolingbrook, IL

Naoum Issa, MD, PhD, is a neurologist specializing in the treatment of epilepsy. He works closely with patients to control their seizures and is passionate about offering advanced options for epilepsy that is resistant to anti-seizure medications. Dr. Issa is the director of epilepsy research at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on detecting and diagnosing neurologic disorders using painless, electrophysiological techniques. He and his co-workers are developing ways to identify sei

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25+

Years in Practice

Peer Recognition

  • ABPNBoard Certified in Neurology

    2026

  • ABPNBoard Certified in Epilepsy

    2026

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2025-2026 (2 years)

  • HealthgradesHealthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Epilepsy

Conditions & Treatments

Epilepsy & Seizure DisordersDrug-Resistant Epilepsy

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana
  • The University of Chicago Medical Center

Experience

25+ years in practice