Epilepsy Center
The UCSF Epilepsy Center provides state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and treatment for all forms of epilepsy. Our physician-scientists helped develop many of the modern approaches to epilepsy care and continue to lead the way in treatment innovations. Our patients have access to clinical trials of next-generation drugs, devices and surgical procedures.
Our team includes experts from many fields – neurologists and neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, nutritionists, nurses and pharmacists – all with specialized training in epilepsy. Our expertise and comprehensive care have earned us a level 4 rating – the highest possible rating – from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers.
We are part of the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences.
Learn more about clinical trials and how they work.
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Explore what we do
"Rebooting" the brain of a patient with epilepsy
Kimberly began having debilitating seizures and anxiety while overseas. After two brain surgeries at UCSF, her condition was finally under control.
Visualizing the source of one patient’s lifelong seizures
Rashetta's life was seriously impacted by nearly 30 years of seizures. Surgeons used 3-D heat maps to find and remove the seizure-causing part of her brain.
Minimally invasive surgery for epilepsy
When does surgery make sense for epilepsy? Dr. Edward F. Chang explains the options for patients experiencing uncontrolled seizures.
Our team
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Edward F. Chang
MD
Neurosurgery -
Susannah Cornes
MD
Epilepsy Neurology -
Paul A. Garcia
MD
Epilepsy Neurology -
Manu Hegde
MD, PhD
Neurology, Epilepsy Neurology -
Jon Kleen
MD, PhD
Neurology -
Robert C. Knowlton
MD
Epilepsy Neurology -
Vikram Rao
MD, PhD
Epilepsy Neurology -
Tina T. Shih
MD
Epilepsy Neurology -
Sudha Lama
NP
Neurology
Clinical trials
FIH Study of NRTX-1001 Neural Cell Therapy in Drug-Resistant Unilateral Mesial Temporal Lobe Ep...
The primary endpoint of the study is the frequency of serious or severe AEs over the period of 1 year after administration, comparing all subjects treated with NRTX-1001 (Phase 1 + Phase 2) with all subjects who receive sham treat...
Recruiting
Awards & recognition
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Among the top hospitals in the nation
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Best in the West and No. 3 in the nation for neurology & neurosurgery
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in the West for number of epilepsy surgeries performed
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Accredited level 4 epilepsy center (National Association of Epilepsy Centers)
Support services
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
Our research initiatives
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UCSF Epilepsy Center Research
The UCSF Epilepsy Center conducts research on medical imaging and both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for epilepsy. Research findings play a key role in shaping the center's patient care.
