Beyond Seizure Control: Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at NYM -- 718.246.8810

The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at New York Methodist Hospital is dedicated to the management of adults and children with epilepsy. The Center provides a multidisciplinary approach to the complex medical and social needs of patients with epilepsy. 

People living with epilepsy benefit from the intervention of an experienced team that includes adult and pediatric neurologists who specilize in epilepsy, as well as neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, EEG technologists, clinical nurse specialists, neurophysiogists and psychiatrists

The treatment of epilepsy has changed dramatically over the past few years. State-of-the-art technology is now available for diagnosis, seizure classification, and evaluation to achieve the most effective treatment of epilepsy. The Center's goal is to help patients gain control of their seizure disorders and optimize the quality of their lives.

A variety of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic services are available at the Center. Treatment plans are individually designed.

The center is equipped with three EEG labs and a control room. We offer same day video-EEG recordings, which is extremely beneficial for those with busy schedules.  Video-EEG involves videotaping patients at the same time their EEG is recorded. This allows physicians to observe brainwave activity in real time while  a seizures or spell is occurring.  Video-EEG is most helpful in determining whether seizures with unusual features are actually epilepsy, identifying the type of seizures, and pinpointing the region of the brain where seizures begin.

Patients who need a thorough evaluation or who are not responding to their current medical therapy are appropriate for referral. They may be referred by their primary care physicians, or they can directly contact the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center for an appointment. We invite patients with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of epilepsy or seizures to explore and learn more about our center.

Nearly all major insurance plans are accepted.

We speak English, Spanish, French, Russian, German, Korean, Persian, Sinhala, Hungarian, and Hebrew.

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For information or an appointment, please call 718.246.8810. (Fax: 718.246.8656)