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Epilepsy centers

A team of specialists dedicated to creating a personalized treatment plan specifically for you

At Novant Health, we are dedicated to providing all-encompassing specialized care for patients who have ongoing seizures from routine to complex cases. We use comprehensive diagnostic procedures with the latest technological advanced treatments, therapeutic care, and the latest surgery options. Our providers consists of specialized teams who are fellowship trained and experienced in the care of epilepsy ranging from epileptologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, nurse specialists, EEG technologists, and social workers.

 What is an epilepsy center?

What is an epilepsy center?

An epilepsy center is comprised of a team of medical specialists who are uniquely trained through fellowships and board certification to diagnose and treat a wide variety of conditions related to epilepsy and seizure disorders. Evaluations are conducted through diagnostic testing, typically through EEG video monitoring and neuroimaging. Treatments can include a ketogenic diet and resective surgery. To be considered a comprehensive epilepsy center, an organization must meet the national standards set by National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC), which recognizes four levels of care.

Level I involves a standard epilepsy evaluation at an emergency room or a physician’s office. Level II involves a consultation with a general neurologist. Levels III and IV are considered the highest national standards of epilepsy care.

  • Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center has received a level III epilepsy center designation.
  • Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center has received a level IV epilepsy center designation.

 What is the difference between epilepsy center levels III and IV?

What is the difference between epilepsy center levels III and IV?

Epilepsy Center Level III

These centers provide comprehensive medical care for patients with refractory epilepsy through neurodiagnostic evaluations, neurophysiological medication treatments. Noninvasive evaluations may be conducted to determine types of surgery such as resective surgery or implantation of the vegas nerve stimulator.

Learn more about our level III designation epilepsy center

Epilepsy Center Level IV

These centers provide a comprehensive evaluation for epilepsy surgery, including intracranial electrodes and other surgical evaluations locations provide intensive neurodiagnostic monitoring, extensive neuropsychological and medication and device treatments.

Learn more about our level IV designation epilepsy center