Specialties

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, with various treatment options available, including medication and, in some cases, epilepsy surgery or implanted neurostimulation devices. Neurologists specializing in epilepsy, called epileptologists, play a crucial role in diagnosing and managing the condition, working closely with patients to optimize treatment plans to achieve seizure freedom and improve their quality of life.

Comprehensive Care and Treatment Options

Epileptologists provide comprehensive care, combining medication management, lifestyle modifications, and surgical interventions when appropriate to improve seizure control and quality of life. Their expertise helps patients navigate their epilepsy journey, empowering them to make informed decisions about their treatment options. Our center focuses on a collaborative approach between neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, and patients to ensure personalized care and tailored treatment plans for each individual's needs. Furthermore, we offer specialized epilepsy clinics for specific subsets of patients and treatments, including dietary therapy for epilepsy, tuberous sclerosis, pregnancy and family planning, non-epileptic seizures, and transitioning from pediatric to adult care.

Excellence in Epilepsy Care

Our care team's epilepsy program has earned the highest designation from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) as a Level 4 center. This recognition highlights our commitment to excellence in patient care and our pursuit of the best possible treatments and procedures as an epilepsy surgery center.

In addition to treating epilepsy, we recognize the importance of addressing Non-Epileptic Seizures (NES), a common illness that can often be misdiagnosed as epilepsy. We offer a dedicated multidisciplinary NES clinic and program, allowing us to accurately diagnose and provide targeted care for those experiencing these events.

Epilepsy Surgery Program

The CU School of Medicine epilepsy surgery program stands as the largest and most comprehensive program in the region, performing a significant number of epilepsy surgeries annually and conducting numerous intracranial EEG studies. Every patient's case receives thorough evaluation and discussion at our multidisciplinary epilepsy surgery conference, where epileptologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, and neuroradiologists collaborate to design personalized treatment plans. Additionally, we offer a specialized Epilepsy Surgery Multidisciplinary Clinic, providing comprehensive care and support to guide our patients through the epilepsy surgery process. With expertise in neurostimulation and ongoing participation in multiple epilepsy surgery clinical trials, our program remains dedicated to advancing treatments and delivering exceptional patient care.