Epilepsy Center
Our Approach
Over two million people in the United States are diagnosed with epilepsy, a syndrome
marked by recurrent seizures. As a result of new medical and surgical advances, freedom
from seizures is now a realistic possibility for most patients with epilepsy.
Since 1977, our epilepsy team has been discovering and delivering the highest levels
of treatment and management to our patients. Augusta University's Epilepsy Center is a nationally recognized referral center and has performed almost 1,200 epilepsy-related
surgeries.
Why Choose Us
We offer one of the most comprehensive epilepsy programs in the country. AU Health's
Epilepsy Center was the first in Georgia or South Carolina to be recognized by the
National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a medical, surgical Level 4 Epilepsy Center, the highest possible designation. It serves as a national referral center for treating
the most complex epilepsy cases.
Did you know
We offer dedicated teams who provide diagnosis and treatment for both adult and pediatric
epilepsy patients. Our teams include:
- Epilepsy coordinators, who handles scheduling, admissions and insurance issues.
- Epilepsy specialists, known as epileptologists.
- Nurse clinicians, who educate patients and answer day-to-day questions.
- Neuropsychologists, for testing patient's cognitive function.
- Pharmacists, with advanced knowledge of antiepileptic drugs.
- Social workers, who help patients and families cope with epilepsy.
Surgical expertise
Skilled and experienced epilepsy neurosurgeons perform a full range of epilepsy surgeries
including:
- Vagus nerve stimulation
- Temporal lobectomy
- Hemispherectomy
Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
Staffed by registered nurses who are specially trained in epilepsy care, as well as,
electroencephalography (EEG) technologists trained to monitor and record the brain’s
electrical activity.
Clinical Trials
AU Health is the only public academic medical center in Georgia, this gives our patients
access to the latest clinical trials for the treatment of epilepsy.