Dr. Birgit Frauscher
Overview
With over 15 years of experience in the field of electroencephalography, epilepsy diagnosis, and the management of people with drug-resistant epilepsy, I serve as the Director of the Duke Comprehensive Epilepsy Center. My responsibilities also encompass overseeing the Analytical Neurophysiology Lab, which focuses on advancing the field of neurophysiology to more accurately localize epileptic foci in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy, employing state-of-the art signal analysis techniques integrated with artificial intelligence. The ultimate aim of this endeavor is to optimize treatment efficacy through individually tailored approaches, thereby enhancing the quality of life in people with epilepsy. Central to my approach is the concerted effort to assemble a highly collaborative team to achieve the best possible outcome for each patient. To do so, I also strive to integrate the latest innovative developments in the field into patient care, ensuring the highest treatment standards in our field.
Dr. Frauscher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Restless Legs Syndrome, Seizures, and REM Behavior Disorder.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 207 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 40 articles in the study of Seizures.
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Locations
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Private Diagnostic Clinic PLLC
I am currently the chief of the division of Epilepsy, Sleep, and Clinical Neurophysiology. I see epilepsy patients and patients with sleep disorders. The epilepsy patients that I see often have a hard time controlling their seizures or have other epilepsy-related problems. At Duke, we have many options, including clinical trials, advanced medications, and surgical options, that we can offer patients to get them to a better quality of life with fewer or no seizures. In sleep disorders, I see many patients with sleep apnea and have a passion for treating individuals with narcolepsy. My philosophy is that I want patients to be aware of all the different treatment options that they have available this them. Together, we come up with what I, the patient, and the family think is the best approach for the individual. This way, we can individualize the treatment for each person. It is very gratifying for me to see patients doing so much better with the appropriate medications and pursuing the dreams they have and doing the things they really want to do. Dr. Husain is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Drowsiness, Epilepsy, Microvascular Decompression, and Spinal Fusion.
Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L
I have been a faculty member at Duke for 30 years, specializing in the care of patients with epilepsy or sleep disorders. During that time, I have seen tremendous progress in the treatments available in both areas, and I remain excited about being able to provide those advances to my patients. I have also recently gained a personal perspective, having been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, and becoming a dedicated CPAP user myself. Dr. Radtke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Epilepsy.
Duke Children's Hospital & Health Center
Dmitry Tchapyjnikov is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Tchapyjnikov is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
Areas of Expertise
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- EpilepsyDr. Frauscher isElite. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Frauscher isElite. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Distinguished
- Absence SeizureDr. Frauscher isDistinguished. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Frauscher isDistinguished. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- REM Behavior DisorderDr. Frauscher isDistinguished. Learn about REM Behavior Disorder.
- SeizuresDr. Frauscher isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- Advanced
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Frauscher isAdvanced. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- Movement DisordersDr. Frauscher isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- NarcolepsyDr. Frauscher isAdvanced. Learn about Narcolepsy.
- Sleepwalking (Somnambulism)Dr. Frauscher isAdvanced. Learn about Sleepwalking (Somnambulism).
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- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Frauscher isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Frauscher isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Familial DysautonomiaDr. Frauscher isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dysautonomia.
- HypotoniaDr. Frauscher isExperienced. Learn about Hypotonia.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Frauscher isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Memory LossDr. Frauscher isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.