Neurology

William Sutherling, M.D.

Medical Director, Epilepsy and Brain Mapping Program

Pasadena, CA

Dr. William Sutherling, M.D., is a neurologist subspecializing in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology, serving as Medical Director of the Epilepsy and Brain Mapping Program at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California, a NAEC Level 4 epilepsy center. He focuses on evaluating difficult-to-manage seizure disorders in both adult and pediatric patients, including treatment-resistant cases requiring invasive monitoring. His signature techniques include brain mapping of seizures, tumors, and eloqu

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Clinical Neurophysiology (American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (MD, 1976)
Residency: University of Virginia Medical Center (Neurology, 1977-1980)
Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Neurology, 1980-1981)
Residency: UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center (Neurology, 1981-1983)
Internship: George Washington University (Internal Medicine, 1976-1977)

Years in Practice

50+ years

Peer Recognition

ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Epilepsy

Conditions & Treatments

Drug-Resistant EpilepsyEpilepsy & Seizure Disorders

Insurance(s) Accepted

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

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Huntington Hospital
UCLA Medical Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Sutherling treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Sutherling accept Aetna insurance?

William Sutherling's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Shield of California, and Curative plus 2 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Sutherling practice?

William Sutherling practices in Pasadena, CA with hospital affiliations including Huntington Hospital and UCLA Medical Center.

What does Dr. Sutherling specialize in?

William Sutherling is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Epilepsy.

How long has Dr. Sutherling been practicing?

William Sutherling has 50+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Sutherling's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (MD, 1976); Residency: University of Virginia Medical Center (Neurology, 1977-1980); Residency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Neurology, 1980-1981).