An Established Epilepsy Referral Center 
Since 1981, physicians at MCGHealth Epilepsy Center have performed almost 1,200 epilepsy surgeries, making it one of the most experienced epilepsy programs in the country. In fact, our physicians have performed more epilepsy surgeries that physicians at any other center in the region.

The Center was the first in Georgia or South Carolina to be recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a Medical Surgical Level IV Epilepsy Center, the highest possible designation.  It serves as a national referral center for adult and pediatric patients, treating even the most complex cases of epilepsy. The Center offers:

• Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment through Patient Family Centered Care for adult and pediatric patients with epilepsy.
• A team of adult and pediatric epilepsy specialists (epileptologists).
• A dedicated Epilepsy Monitoring Unit staffed by registered nurses specially trained in epilepsy care as well as electroencephalography (EEG) technologists trained to monitor and record the brain’s electrical activity.
• Skilled and experienced epilepsy neurosurgeons who perform the full range of epilepsy surgeries from vagal nerve stimulation to temporal lobectomy to hemispherectomy. 
• Neuropsychologists for testing cognitive function.
• Pharmacists with advanced knowledge of antiepileptic drugs.
• Nurse clinicians who educate patients and answer day-to-day questions.
• Social workers who help patients and families cope with epilepsy.
• An Epilepsy Coordinator who handles scheduling, admissions and insurance issues.

As a Medical Surgical Level IV Epilepsy Center and part of an academic medical center, the MCGHealth Epilepsy Center is actively involved in epilepsy research and offers access to clinical trials of new epilepsy medications and a new implantable neurostimulator to control seizures. 

Don’t let epilepsy disrupt your life. Call our Epilepsy Coordinator at 706-721-4626 today to schedule a convenient appointment with a skilled and experienced physician. 

Make An Appointment

All patients will be scheduled with an epilepsy specialist who will work with the patient, family and referring physician to determine an appropriate treatment plan. Patients of all ages can be referred to the MCGHealth Comprehensive Epilepsy Program by calling

Local: 706-721-4581, option 1
Toll-Free: 1-800-736-2273 extension 4581, option 1
For additional information or assistance, please e-mail mcgepilepsy@mcg.edu

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