CPMC Epilepsy and Seizure Services

Living with epilepsy or seizures can create physical and mental challenges. At CPMC, part of the California Pacific Neuroscience Institute, we offer personalized care and advanced procedures to treat and manage your condition.

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Delivering Compassionate, Advanced Care

With advanced epilepsy medical therapies and epilepsy surgical options, the Sutter Pacific Epilepsy Program at CPMC offers hope and support to patients whose epilepsy is not responsive to standard anti-seizure medications.

Our program has been recognized as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. This distinction recognizes that we have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest-level medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for people with complex epilepsy.

We use the latest diagnostic technology, such as epilepsy monitoring units (EMUs), Wada testing and functional mapping imaging to monitor and assess the exact nature of your epilepsy or seizure. We provide a wide range of treatment options to improve seizure control. Surgical and non-surgical options can include:

CPMC is one of only a handful of hospitals in the United States offering epilepsy pacers. In 2014, research at California Pacific Neuroscience Institute played a key role in the United States Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the epilepsy pacer. CPMC led the medical trials, and its doctors have the most experience in the world implanting the devices.

In addition, our PEP Jobs Program offers one-on-one, individualized job placement services for those with epilepsy and other types of seizure disorders.

Sutter Pacific Epilepsy Program
CPMC Pacific Campus
1100 Van Ness Ave., 6th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 600-7880

Are you curious if you should see a specialist at a comprehensive epilepsy center? Are you having difficulty managing your seizures, epilepsy or epilepsy-related conditions? In non-emergency situations, you can connect with a referral specialist, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, by calling (855) 421-2904.

If you want to learn how to better control your epilepsy or want answers to frequently asked questions, visit our Epilepsy Hub.

Epilepsy Questions – How can I prevent future seizures?

In a minute, Dr. Lopez-Seminario discusses the steps you should take to prevent future seizures. From taking your daily medication to a healthy lifestyle, you have a number of ways to limit the chances of future seizures occurring.

Epilepsy Questions – How can I prevent future seizures?

Epilepsy Questions – What are common side effects of medicines?

In a minute, Dr. Agrawal helps you understand the side effects of your epilepsy medication. You’ll know which side effects are common and others that are more problematic.

Epilepsy Questions – What are common side effects of medicines?

Epilepsy Questions – What if my medicines aren’t working?

In a minute, Dr. Velez discusses treatment options patients have when their medicines aren’t working. Comprehensive epilepsy center are specially equipped to offer advanced solutions for epilepsy treatment.

Epilepsy Questions – What if my medicines aren’t working?

Epilepsy Questions – What should I do if I forget to take my medication?

In a minute, Dr. Markert discusses what patients should do if they forget to take their medication. There are several ways to help you remember or reduce the number of pills you take a day.

Epilepsy Questions – What should I do if I forget to take my medication?

Epilepsy Questions – What should I do if I have another seizure?

In a minute, Dr. Chitnis discusses what you should do if you have another seizure. It’s important to track the details of your seizure with a few very important questions. This information is very helpful to your epileptologist and care team.

Epilepsy Questions – What should I do if I have another seizure?

Epilepsy Questions – What type of seizures or epilepsy do I have?

In a minute, Dr. Chez discusses the different types of epilepsy and seizures. To know which you have, it’s important to list the details of your seizures, so Epileptologists can use this information to make a more precise diagnosis.

Epilepsy Questions – What type of seizures or epilepsy do I have?

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Epilepsy Research

A neurological disorder is any disorder of the body's nervous system. This may happen due to structural, chemical or electrical problems occurring in the brain, spinal cord or other nerves, which can result in a range of symptoms. Examples of symptoms include paralysis, muscle weakness, poor coordination, loss of sensation, seizures, confusion, pain and altered levels of consciousness. There are many recognized neurological disorders, and much research is being done to find treatments.

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