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Epileptologists

Psychiatry & Neurology Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084E0001X

HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Epilepsy Physicians.

As of today, the following are the total number of Epilepsy Physicians nationally, in your state, and near your location.

Medicare

The following are the total number of Epilepsy Physicians who accept Medicare in your state, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.

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Select the State name above or from the HealthProviders DB App filter panel to show the list of Epilepsy Physicians by State. In addition, you can also narrow the list by City and more from the filter panel.

You can download the Epilepsy Physicians dataset using HealthProviders DB Export.

What do Epileptologists do?

Epileptologists are specialists who have completed advanced training in neurology to diagnose and treat epilepsy. 

They work in epilepsy centers with a comprehensive team approach to find the best treatment plan, including medications, surgical options, or dietary therapies, to control or reduce seizures. 

You can find a local specialist or epilepsy center using resources from organizations like the Epilepsy Foundation.  

  • Conduct thorough evaluations, including detailed medical histories and physical examinations. 
  • Perform electroencephalograms (EEGs) to monitor and diagnose brain activity and seizure patterns. 
  • Develop tailored treatment plans, which may include anti-seizure medications, dietary approaches like the ketogenic diet, or surgical options. 
  • Guide lifestyle management and connect patients with necessary support services. 

Types of Specialists

  • Epileptologist: A neurologist with specialized expertise in epilepsy and seizure disorders. 
  • Neurologist: A general specialist in brain and nervous system disorders, who may also manage epilepsy cases. 
  • Neurosurgeon: A doctor who performs surgical treatments for brain and spinal cord conditions, including some epilepsy cases. 

When to See an Epilepsy Specialist 

  • If your seizures are not controlled with medication or have persistent side effects after three months, see a primary care physician.
  • If you are a general neurologist’s patient, and seizures remain uncontrolled for over 12 months.

How to Find an Epilepsy Physician

  • Epilepsy Centers: These centers provide a team-based approach, featuring a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including epileptologists. 
  • Online Search: Utilize the database provided by the Epilepsy Foundation to locate doctors and epilepsy centers. 
  • Referral: Your primary care physician or general neurologist can refer you to a specialist or epilepsy center. 

Specialty Psychiatry & Neurology Physicians

Addiction Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084A0401X

A doctor of osteopathy board eligible/certified in the field of Psychiatry by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry can obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine.

Neurocritical Care Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084A2900X

The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is dedicated to providing comprehensive, multisystem care for critically ill neurological patients.

Obesity Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084B0002X

A physician specializing in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity, as well as the genetic, biological, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to its development.

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084B0040X

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry is a medical subspecialty involving the diagnosis and treatment of neurologically based behavioral issues.

Diagnostic Neuroimaging Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084D0003X

A licensed physician who has completed a residency program in Neurology, and who has additional training, experience, and competence in the standards of performance and interpretation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI / MRA) of the head, spine, and peripheral nerves, and Computed Tomography (CT) of the head and spine.

Forensic Psychiatry Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084F0202X

Forensic Psychiatry is a subspecialty within psychiatry that focuses on the interrelationships between psychiatric care and civil, criminal, and administrative law, as well as the evaluation and specialized treatment of individuals involved with the legal system, including those incarcerated in jails, prisons, and forensic psychiatry hospitals.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084H0002X

A psychiatrist or neurologist with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses.

Neuromuscular Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084N0008X

A neurologist or child neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of disorders of nerve, muscle or neuromuscular junction, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis) and neuromuscular transmission disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome).

Neurology Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084N0400X

A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084N0402X

A Child Neurologist specializes in neurology, with exceptional skills in diagnosing and treating neurologic disorders in the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.

Clinical Neurophysiology Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084N0600X

Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty with psychiatric or neurologic expertise in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders using combined clinical evaluation and electrophysiologic testing such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).

Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084P0005X

A neurologist who specializes in the treatment of individuals with developmental delays and learning disorders associated with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism, and other chronic neurologic conditions.

Psychosomatic Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084P0015X

Psychosomatic Medicine is a subspecialty in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders and symptoms in complex medically ill patients.

Brain Injury Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084P0301X

A Brain Injury Medicine physician specializes in disorders of brain function due to injury and disease.

Psychiatry Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084P0800X

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders, and adjustment disorders.

Addiction Psychiatry Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084P0802X

Addiction Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of individuals with alcohol, drug, or other substance-related disorders, and of individuals with dual diagnosis of substance-related and other psychiatric disorders.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084P0804X

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry that provides additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders affecting children and adolescents.

Geriatric Psychiatry Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084P0805X

Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.

Pain Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084P2900X

A neurologist, child neurologist, or psychiatrist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic, or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings.

Sports Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084S0010X

A psychiatrist or neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related conditions and injuries.

Sleep Medicine Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084S0012X

A Psychiatrist or Neurologist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management, and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders.

Vascular Neurology Physicians

Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084V0102X

Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty in the evaluation, prevention, treatmen,t and recovery from vascular diseases of the nervous system.

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