Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes repeated, unprovoked seizures. At the Vanderbilt Epilepsy Center, we evaluate and care for adult and pediatric patients with mild seizures to more complex epilepsy disorders, including medication-resistant epilepsy.
While medication helps some patients control their seizures completely, those with medication-resistant epilepsy often benefit from advanced treatment. Our epilepsy specialists are nationally recognized in epilepsy monitoring and advanced surgical procedures, including resection, MRI-guided laser ablation and neurostimulation. Together, we’ll help you choose the right treatment to control your seizures and improve your quality of life.
At Vanderbilt, we offer:
In the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), we use both video and electroencephalography (EEG) to monitor and record the electrical activity of your brain and seizures in a safe and controlled setting. These tests help us accurately diagnose epilepsy and develop a personalized treatment plan that is right for you.
Our epilepsy specialists will review your medical history and do a physical exam to help determine what surgery treatment option will be most effective for you. Our staff will also conduct thorough monitoring and testing, which may include:
At Vanderbilt, we offer the full range of treatments for epilepsy, including:
Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, Neurologic Surgery, Neurological Disorders, Surgery, Neurological Surgery
CallPeter Erich Konrad, MD, PhD, MS
Deep Brain Stimulation, Epilepsy, Essential Tremor, Neuralgia, Trigeminal, Neurologic Surgery
CallDeep Brain Stimulation, Essential Tremor, Neuralgia, Trigeminal, Neurologic Surgery, Neurological Disorders, Surgery
CallTo refer patients to the Vanderbilt Epilepsy Center, please fax demographics, clinic notes and insurance information to the attention of our surgery program coordinator.
Epilepsy Surgery Program Coordinator
Candy Gafford
Phone: (615) 322-5509
Fax: (615) 343-2250
To refer patients for diagnostic or presurgical monitoring in our EMU, contact our team at (615) 343-1407.