Specialists at the UF Comprehensive Epilepsy Program have performed over 1000 surgeries for epilepsy, including implantation of intracranial electrodes, removal of brain areas where seizures originate (such as anterior temporal lobectomy), interruption of neural pathways by which seizures originate and spread (multiple subpial transection and corpus callosotomy), and implantation of vagus nerve stimulators.

In addition to surgical patients, over 550 people with intractable epilepsy have participated in experimental drug studies since 1992. There is also an active program for treating patients with the ketogenic diet. Although results vary depending upon the needed procedure and the underlying cause of the epilepsy, we have maintained an excellent success rate and low complication rate for the services that we provide.

Shands at UF is home to state-of-the-art medical, surgical and imaging facilities. Specialists at the UF Comprehensive Epilepsy Program treat:

• Epilepsy
• Seizures
• Sleep disorders

Information

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call the Shands HealthCare Consultation Center at (800) 749-7424 or (352) 265-8000.

Neurological Services

Memory Disorders (Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia)

Movement Disorders

Epilepsy

Neuralgia

Neurological Deficit

Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscionses (NCLS)

Peripheral Neuropathy

Stroke Services

Make an Appointment

To make an appointment or find out more information about neurology services offered at Shands at the University of Florida, please call 352.265.8000 or toll-free 1.800.749.7424

You may also email our Consultation Center (consult@shands.ufl.edu) or use our secure online form.