Our Epilepsy Transition Clinic helps young patients move smoothly from pediatric to adult care. We partner with families, pediatric specialists and the Epilepsy Alliance of Ohio to ensure continuous treatment, medication management and emotional support—reducing gaps in care and helping prevent missed doses or breakthrough seizures.
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Epilepsy Center
UC Health Epilepsy Center is the most comprehensive epilepsy center serving Cincinnati, Dayton and Northern Kentucky. Our world-renowned team delivers rapid assessments, customized care plans and advanced surgical options. We lead the region in epilepsy research and clinical trials and are one of the most experienced in the U.S., having performed epilepsy surgery for more than 30 years.
Epilepsy Center
Most Comprehensive Epilepsy Care in the Region
Designated as the only adult Level 4 accredited center in the region by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers, we house two inpatient epilepsy monitoring units at UC Medical Center and West Chester Hospital.
Epilepsy Center
Moving Research and Clinical Care Forward
Members of the UC Health Epilepsy Center have contributed more than 200 scientific publications to medical literature, reflecting not just our deep expertise and leadership in the field, but our constant pursuit of innovations and better treatments for patients. Our team is dedicated to always moving research and clinical care forward.
Epilepsy Center
Advancing Seizure Prediction
Living with epilepsy often means facing uncertainty. Our team is working to change that through a large-scale, observational study, called the Foretell study (IRB #: 2024-1072), to determine if it is possible to improve seizure forecasting by combining information from electronic diaries with additional measurements.
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Research and Clinical Trials
Explore our Ongoing Epilepsy Research and Clinical Trials
Learn how UC Health drives discovery through clinical trials and research. Our programs bring new therapies and diagnostic tests to patients locally and worldwide, improving epilepsy care and outcomes.
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Manage your Billing Questions and Insurance Information
View details on payment options, insurance accepted at UC Health and how to access financial assistance for epilepsy care and related services.
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Information and Tools for Referring Providers
Our team values partnerships with referring providers. Access our toolbox for patient health updates and referral assistance. Call 513-475-UCMD (8263) to refer a patient.
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Help Advance Care by Supporting the UC Health Foundation
Donations to the UC Health Foundation support research teams, academic programs and care innovations for epilepsy and beyond. Every contribution helps advance medical breakthroughs.
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Advanced Expertise for Every Type of Seizure and the Latest Treatment Options
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Authoring Breakthroughs
Leadership in Advanced Epilepsy Care, Research and Support for Every Patient
Featured Benefit
Robust Team of Experts Tailoring Your Specific Care Plan
UC Health Epilepsy Center provides access to a comprehensive team. Our center is comprised of nurse navigators, 22+ EEG technologists, highly-trained inpatient nurses, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, a pharmacist, fellows and specialized medical assistants. This wide-ranging team works hand-in-hand for every patient.
Our Unique Approach
Experience, Research and Patient-First Care
Every patient benefits from the depth of our multidisciplinary team. We deliver comprehensive epilepsy care, advanced diagnostics, leading clinical research and surgical expertise. We offer hope and answers even in the most complex cases.
Since 1987
Surgical epilepsy care for over three decades
30+
Years as a training center for advanced epilepsy education
5,000+
Patients evaluated in our two inpatient monitoring units
12+
Clinical epilepsy studies conducted annually
Rapid Assessment for New Seizures
Fast, Accurate Care for New Onset Seizures
We rapidly assess new-onset seizures using advanced technology for fast, accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment. Patients see our epilepsy specialists within days for a thorough evaluation and expert care—ensuring early access to the best treatments and support from the start.
Advanced Surgical Options
Expertise in Complex Epilepsy Surgery
Our team treats a broad range of epilepsy types using advanced surgical procedures. As the region’s only Level IV epilepsy center for adults, UC Health brings together neurologists and neurosurgeons with advanced training in epilepsy. We deliver the most comprehensive care for complex cases, including surgical options when medications are not enough.
Patient Stories
How Advanced Epilepsy Care and Determination Helped Kurtis Reimagine His Future
At UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute’s Epilepsy Center, advanced epilepsy care helped Kurtis gain seizure control, reclaim his independence and build a future he once thought was out of reach.
How to Contribute
Support Epilepsy Research and Care
Donations to the UC Health Foundation support our colleges, research teams, departments and programs. Your gift helps drive advanced patient care, groundbreaking epilepsy research and education that benefits people across our region.
