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Dr. Susannah Cornes is a neurologist who specializes in caring for people with epilepsy. Whether shepherding her patients through epilepsy surgery, programming their neurostimulation devices, or providing specialized monitoring during pregnancy, she strives to advocate for and support them in reaching their goals.

In research, Cornes has studied the surgical treatment of epilepsy related to congenital and acquired brain abnormalities (that is, those present at birth and those that develop later). She has also investigated the impact of stress reduction as an add-on therapy for seizures.

Cornes earned her medical degree and completed a residency in neurology, serving as chief resident, at UCSF. When completing her epilepsy fellowship at UCSF, she was honored with an award for her teaching. She is a member of the American Epilepsy Society, American Academy of Neurology and Directors of Clinical Skills Education (a consortium of medical educators), as well as an active participant in the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California.

Cornes is passionate about training the next generation of health care providers and is a member of the UCSF Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators. From 2017 to 2022, she served as the Rowe Endowed Chair for Teaching in Neurology and, from 2019 to 2021, as curriculum director and governance chair for the first phase of the UCSF Bridges Curriculum. She co-directs the UCSF School of Medicine's foundational doctoring course.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Epilepsy, 2013

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology, 2008

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Neurology, 2010

    UCSF, Clinical Neurophysiology, 2009

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Neurology, 2007

  • Internship

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2004

  • Education

    University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine, 2003

  • Languages

    English

Improving the lives of people with epilepsy means listening to patients and appreciating how seizures impact quality of life on an individual level.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    120 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 07, 2025
    Always very detailed with her explaining & so pleasantly kind.
    Mar 01, 2025
    Outstanding Dr.! Everything about her is an A+! Superb physician! And she really puts the "care" back into the term patient care.
    Feb 21, 2025
    Dr. Cornes is very attentive and shows real concern about my condition. She provides detailed after-visit notes, which I can refer to if I have a question about something we discussed. In addition, Dr. Cornes and her staff promptly respond to messages sent through the system.
    Feb 10, 2025
    Dr. Cornes Is fabulous! Everything at Dr should be, smart, Knowledgeable and very personable. She puts the "care" back in patient care! Her boss should give her a raise!
    Feb 07, 2025
    Such a caring provider, and great communicator
    Jan 16, 2025
    One of the nicest caring person who I have ever met, which is why I kept her as my Neurologist,
    Oct 09, 2024
    I so appreciate Dr Cornes!
    Oct 03, 2024
    Dr Cornes has been the best Dr I have ever had and I have had a long history of them. She figured out my right diagnosis a long time ago when I first came to her and ever since has been the best support I could ever ask for. She is always available to email and reach out when needed for assistance with flare uos. She has tried her hardest to get me to the least amount of seizures as possible. Which I am a patient with daily seizures and difficult to treat. She helped me through being pregnant and raising kids with having seizures and has truly been a miracle in my life. Next I need a new vns battery and she was very informative of what to expect and the process. All I can say is I hope she doesn't retire because there isn't a better epilepsy specialist out there.
    Sep 26, 2024
    Such a kind and caring style. Really listened to our questions, very thorough with creating a plan of care, offered up options and helped me feel empowered with the plan forward. Wonderful doctor!
    Sep 05, 2024
    Dr. Cornes is a wonderful physician and a kind, caring human being. I am very blessed to have her as my neurologist. The entire staff is always excellent as well.
    Aug 25, 2024
    I felt I was finally being heard!
    Jul 24, 2024
    I live a little bit further away, but because of my experience, I'm just gonna keep seeing her
    Jun 18, 2024
    Dr. Cornes is the best neurologist on the planet! She is a godsend.
    Jun 07, 2024
    UCSF has changed my life I'm able to go to sleep and not be afraid of waking up in the emergency room thank you all
    May 09, 2024
    Visits with Dr Cornes always go very well.
    May 02, 2024
    The whole experience could not have gone any better, it was a pleasant experience full of knowledge and answers.
    Apr 30, 2024
    I was so impressed by the quality and quantity of time Dr. Cornes gave to me for this appointment.
    Apr 29, 2024
    Dr Cornes is THE best neurologist in 30 years!
    Apr 04, 2024
    I am overall very happy
    Apr 04, 2024
    I was so impressed with her real interest in me and my health! She is the doctor for me!!
    Apr 02, 2024
    I am so fortunate to have connected with my doctor for my health
    Mar 27, 2024
    I love the dr she's my favorite dr that I have ever had she is very thoughtful and is conservative in her approach without invasive experiments with my mind and body thank god for dr cornes
    Mar 13, 2024
    So glad I found Dr. Cornes, even though I live 3 hours away.
    Dec 06, 2023
    I'm happy with my Dr. Cornes.
    Dec 02, 2023
    She was the best Doctor I've had in the area of Neurology
    Oct 25, 2023
    I love Dr Savannah Cornes I just forgot to ask about future plans for sleep treatments
    Oct 14, 2023
    Very nice to get help when I need it
    Sep 30, 2023
    Dr. Cornes is wonderful!
    Sep 22, 2023
    Good experience
    Jul 25, 2023
    Dr. Cornes!!! Best neurologist in our 29 year history of having to see neurologists!
    Jun 15, 2023
    Very good
    Jun 08, 2023
    Dr Cornes is my favorite Dr ive ever had.
    May 31, 2023
    Dr always takes her time to listen and is good about providing various options, not pushing any in particular. She saw me getting ready to leave after the EEG and checked in with me!

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