Epilepsy and Seizure Subspecialty

Seizures are defined as uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, which may produce a physical convulsion, minor physical signs, thought disturbances, or a combination of symptoms.

Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder (neurological disorder) in which the nerve cell activity in your brain is disturbed, causing a seizure during which you experience abnormal behavior, symptoms and sensations, including loss of consciousness.

Noran Neurology’s board-certified neurologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of seizures and epilepsy. We use advanced diagnostic technology and develop individualized care plans to provide the highest level of treatment for every patient.

There are three major groups of seizures:

Generalized Onset Seizures
Focal Onset Seizures
Unknown Onset Seizures

Treatment and outcomes vary, with some disorders responding to medicine, and others improving when an underlying cause is found and treated. Sometimes there is no cure for the disorder. In those instances, the objective is to minimize episodes of seizure.

Subspecialists in Epilepsy and Seizure

Amy E. Catalfamo, MD

Thanh K. Dang, MD

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Katherine Ferguson, MD

Tacjana K. E. Friday, MD

Steven T. Janousek, MD

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Syed M. Shahkhan, MD

Ashfaq A. Sharif, MD

Adam J. Todd, MD

Additional Resources
Epilepsy Foundation
Epilepsy Foundation Minnesota
Patient Assistance Programs