

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
25+
Years in Practice
Peer Recognition
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
- ABPN — Board Certified in Epilepsy
2026
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2025-2026 (2 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades 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