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One of the most common neurological disorders in the country, epilepsy develops in people of all ages, races and ethnic backgrounds. Currently, more than 2.5 million Americans live with the condition, and each year, the number increases with more than 180,000 people experiencing seizures and epilepsy for the first time. In the face of such numbers, the need for expert care is evident.
The Epilepsy Center, located within the Methodist University Hospital Neuroscience Institute, offers patients specialized and compassionate care. As a Level IV Epilepsy Center, the highest designation given by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers, we provide patients with the most comprehensive care available. Our highly trained and qualified professionals provide individualized and personal care in a safe and secure environment important to helping those who suffer from the condition regain control of their lives.
A four-bed inpatient facility located in Methodist University Hospital, the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center provides a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy. Well respected for our work, the tertiary referral program is the only one of its kind in the region and one of 60 in the country.
Our comprehensive patient care includes the following specialized disciplines:
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