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Epilepsy Center

Our Team

Neurologists

The neurologist is the doctor who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and will manage and direct your neurologic care. 

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Advanced Practice Providers

Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are members of the epilepsy team who practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. The NP may obtain your medical history, perform your physical exam, and adjust your medications.

  • Komal Sheth, NP
  • Diane Teagarden, NP
  • Hannah Villarreal, NP

Basic Scientists

Our research involves both basic scientists and clinical researchers. The basic scientists are working on understanding the reasons why people have seizures and epilepsy and how to use that information to prevent them, while our clinical researchers are developing new medications and devices to treat epilepsy.

  • Annaelle Devergnas
  • Ray Dingledine
  • Andrew Escayg
  • Claire-Anne Gutenkunst
  • Bbabak Mahmoudi
  • Stephen Traynelis
  • David Weinshenker

    Pediatric Epilepsy Team

    A neurologic team specializing in pediatric epilepsy is based at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.