Other terms
- ePRO (Electronic Patient-Reported Outcome)
- Erythema
- eTMF
- Fibrosis
- Fingernail Psoriasis
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Gastroenterology
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Gene therapy
- Genitourinary System
- Geriatric Neurology
- Glaucoma
Epileptologists
Epileptologists are neurologists who specialize in epilepsy. Their training includes gaining expertise in the management of epilepsy, anticonvulsants, and surgery for epilepsy. Specialization in this field is gained through a fellowship that is completed after medical school and a residency in neurology.
Epileptologists practice in a variety of institutions, including private practice, community hospitals, academic teaching hospitals, and specialized epilepsy centers.
Who should be referred to an Epileptologist?
Consultation with an epileptologist is recommended for:
- Seizures that are hard to diagnose or for confirmation of diagnosis
- Insufficient response to standard treatment.
- Side effects with several medications.
- Complex patients, such as those who are pregnant or want to become pregnant.
- Issues regarding disability or driving.
Source: Benbadis, S. (2014, March 19). What is an Epileptologist and Who Needs One? Epilepsy Foundation. Retrieved May 30, 2022, from https://www.epilepsy.com/stories/what-epileptologist-and-who-needs-one
