An Epilepsy Center
A specialized Epilepsy Center offers advanced tests to help diagnose which form of medication or type of treatment will work best for seizures. When medications fail, safe surgical options are considered, including minimally invasive laser ablation and neuromodulation.
An Epilepsy Center provides a comprehensive team approach to diagnose and treat epilepsy. They offer advanced diagnostic tools and tests to locate the origin of seizures. Learn about an EMU/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit in the video "How an Epilepsy Center Can Help" here:
Utilizing a minimally invasive surgical treatment is a wonderful opportunity to support brain health. Since 2014, laser ablation has been used with increased frequency as an alternative to open brain surgery. The laser entrance is only about the width of a pencil, which offers a quick recovery.
Approximately one-third of people with epilepsy seizures are NOT well-controlled with medicine alone. If seizures continue despite treatment for more than a year or after the trial of two medications, seek advanced care at a specialized Epilepsy Center. Ask your physician for a referral to a specialized Epilepsy Center with an epileptologist.
ANYONE can go to a specialized Epilepsy Center for an evaluation to ensure they are receiving the most advanced care available to treat seizures, especially when medication doesn't work.
It is vital to prevent SUDEP. https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/about/sudep/
National Association of Epilepsy Centers: naec-epilepsy.org
How An Epilepsy Center Can Help, learn about an EMU (NAEC video): https://youtu.be/PLJbAJLDYaw
National Association of Epilepsy Centers are categorized as a Level 3 or Level 4 Center. Click here to understand the guidelines to follow for epilepsy care.
The National Association of Epilepsy Centers is a key resource - please visit them at:
For additional information, see links from the CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov)