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Condition: Epilepsy

Also called: Pharmacoresistant Epilepsy; Refractory Epilepsy; Drug-resistant Epilepsy

UAMS is a world leader in developing innovative ways to diagnose and treat epilepsy in children and adults. We bring together a team of experts from different medical specialties who work together to find the most appropriate epilepsy treatment for each patient. An integrated, multidisciplinary approach is essential to achieve the optimal outcome for you.

Innovative Approaches to Epilepsy

Our epilepsy services include an outpatient clinic, the EEG laboratory and the inpatient epilepsy monitoring unit.

Our EEG Laboratory performs electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings on outpatients and inpatients with seizures, spells and a variety of other conditions. The EEG, which records your brain’s electrical activity, can provide evidence of epilepsy by demonstrating signs of electrical irritability.

Our four-bed epilepsy-monitoring unit is dedicated to confirming a diagnosis of epilepsy and pinpointing seizure activity and origin. Video and EEG recordings of seizure activity can be made 24 hours a day.

Treatments and Procedures Related to Epilepsy

  • Epilepsy Surgery
  • Epilepsy Treatments
  • Laser Ablation
  • Robotized Stereotactic Assistant (ROSA) Robot

Providers Treating Epilepsy

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Epilepsy. Review each provider for availability.

Jennifer L. Gess, Ph.D.

Jennifer L. Gess, Ph.D. Neuropsychologist

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Damon H. Lipinski, Ph.D.

Damon H. Lipinski, Ph.D. Neuropsychologist

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Viktoras Palys, M.D.

Viktoras Palys, M.D. Neurosurgeon

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Gregory B. Sharp, M.D. Pediatric Neurologist

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Bashir Sami Shihabuddin, M.D.

Bashir Sami Shihabuddin, M.D. Neurologist

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Mara E. Wood, Ph.D.

Mara E. Wood, Ph.D. Child and Adolescent Psychologist

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Sisira Yadala, M.D.

Sisira Yadala, M.D. Neurologist

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Locations Where Providers Treat Epilepsy

Freeway Medical Tower

Epilepsy and Neurology Clinic

5800 W. 10th St.
Freeway Medical Tower
Sixth Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-5838
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Exterior of Stephens Spine Institute building

Neurology Clinic

501 Jack Stephens Drive
Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Second Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-5838
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Exterior of Stephens Spine Institute building

Neurosurgery Clinic

501 Jack Stephens Drive
Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Second Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
(501) 686-5270
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Areas of Expertise for Epilepsy

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Epilepsy Care (Part of Neurosurgery)

The Arkansas Epilepsy Center at UAMS Health is one of only two comprehensive level 4 epilepsy centers in the state of Arkansas certified by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). The other, …

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Neurology

UAMS provides some of the best care in Arkansas for adult patients with neurological disorders, including disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, immune system and muscles. Our neurologists …

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Neurosurgery

UAMS is the center of innovative neurosurgery in Arkansas. More physicians refer patients to UAMS for neurosurgical procedures than elsewhere in the state. Our neurosurgeons perform research, multiple clinical trials …

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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