As a neonatal neurologist, I specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions affecting the newborn brain. I care for patients with a range of neurologic conditions, including hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, brain malformations, stroke, hemorrhage, and seizures. It is my goal to provide coordinated, longitudinal care to infants and their families throughout pregnancy, birth, and neonatal life. Dr. Lemmon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Absence Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

I’m a pediatric neurologist and chief of pediatric neurology at Duke. My specialty is pediatric epilepsy. It’s extremely rewarding to treat a child because you are changing the life of not only the patient but also of their family. The most important thing in treating a patient is listening and forming a connection. You have to know where the patient and the family are coming from. By listening and observing, I can better understand their needs and then apply the most advanced knowledge and technologies to help them. There is a lot of patient education that goes on and it’s very important and most delightful to do that in close partnership and alliance with the family particularly in an often complex disorder like childhood epilepsy. Outside of work, I enjoy classical music, reading, biking, jogging and traveling, but what I truly enjoy most of all is taking care of patients. Dr. Mikati is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, Epilepsy in Children, Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, and Increased Head Circumference.

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Epilepsy.

My primary goal as a physician is to provide excellent care to patients with epilepsy. I have a background in mathematics. We live in a time where technology has an major influence on our lives. While I am very interested in helping influence this, there is something about people listening to people that cannot be duplicated. Much of my current work focuses on veterans, and it is with much gratitude that I do this. Dr. Tran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Microvascular Decompression, and Spinal Fusion.

During my neurology and neurophysiology training at Duke, I developed an abiding fondness for my colleagues and patients, so it was an easy decision to stay on as an attending physician. I have the privilege of working with patients in both the hospital and clinic. As a hospital neurologist, my interests are in the diagnosis and treatment of acute neurologic problems, such as seizures, head injuries, infections, and autoimmune conditions. My outpatient practice focuses on the treatment of epilepsy in patients with hard-to-control seizures. In both the hospital and clinic, I have the pleasure of working with the excellent medical students, residents, and fellows of Duke University Hospital, along with nationally and internationally recognized colleagues. Dr. Luedke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

I am a neurologist who focuses on multiple sclerosis and related inflammatory conditions of the brain. I attended Duke as an undergraduate student and then again as a neurology resident and fellow. After a career in the Navy, I returned to Duke as part of the faculty in 2002. I am proud to be a part of the Department of Neurology because of its commitment to expanding expertise in the area of multiple sclerosis, not just for our own patients, but for people worldwide. I love the challenge of figuring out the best treatment for each individual I care for, and I am passionate about educating patients about the risks and benefits of the different therapies available so they can partner with me in making decisions about their health. I am committed to providing the best care possible to my patients and giving them hope for the future. Dr. Skeen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

I am a neurologist who specializes in caring for people while they are in the hospital. In order to provide the best medical care, I explain clearly what is happening and what it may mean for the future. Dr. Powers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

I am interested in both outpatient and inpatient care of patients with a wide variety of neurological disorders including a focus on sports neurology and sports concussion, general neurology, and autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS), neuromyelitis optica (NMO), sarcoidosis, vasculitis and chronic inflammatory demyelinating peripheral neuropathy. At Duke, we have talented neurology residents and fellows as well as advanced practice providers who help to provide excellent care. It is a big plus for patients to have these additional talented people thinking about their care. Thanks for considering Duke for your neurological care. Dr. Morgenlander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

Christopher Eckstein is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Eckstein has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Neurosarcoidosis.

I am a neurologist and specialize in epilepsy. I see patients who have seizures and help them decide on a comprehensive plan for their diagnosis and treatment. I treat patients with seizures that are difficult to control. I also treat patients that have failed several medications and are looking for other options, such as surgery, clinical trials, and neuromodulation devices, such as responsive neurostimulation (RNS), vagal nerve stimulation (VNS), and deep brain stimulation (DBS). I also have an interest in treating female patients with epilepsy and the role hormones can play in their seizures (eg. pregnancy). I focus not only on helping my patients control their seizures, but also addressing the other issues that are associated with being an epilepsy patient, such as depression, quality of life, medication side effects, other neurological issues, and social issues. At Duke Health, we have conferences where our entire team of epileptologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, technicians, and neuropsychologists meet to discuss individual patients in order to offer the appropriate management. We believe in the timely identification of patients with seizures that are difficult to control and interventions to improve their quality of life. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.

I was drawn to neurosurgery during medical school when I first witnessed the unusually direct and positive impacts it could make for patients. At Duke Health, I now provide surgical treatments to people affected by epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. My background as a surgeon certainly shapes my interactions with my patients, yet I identify them and also myself more as somebody's sibling, friend, neighbor, and daughter or son. I strive to emphasize our shared perspectives because I believe they lead to the foundations of good care: empathy, respect, clear communication, and a strong focus on patient well-being and safety. Dr. Southwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Brain Tumor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

I enjoy general neurology, but have a particular interest in the rehabilitation of individuals with neurological disorders. I previously worked as a physical therapist in an orthopedic clinic in Troy, New York, for seven years. I fell in love with the anatomy of the nervous system during my physical therapy training and again in medical school. Dr. Hawes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Hemiplegia, Spastic Diplegia Infantile Type, and Cerebral Palsy.

I care for people living with seizures and epilepsy, including those with drug-resistant epilepsy. My focus is on finding the most effective and safest treatment strategy for each person; whether that’s medication, evaluation for epilepsy surgery, or neuromodulation therapies. I also work to identify related challenges like anxiety, depression, sleep, and/or cognitive issues, which can greatly affect quality of life. I chose this field because every seizure tells a story. No two journeys are the same and I believe that medical care should reflect that. I take the time to listen, understand, and partner with patients and their families to create a plan that supports their goals. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, playing the piano, and spending time with my family. Dr. Wadi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Hereditary Hyperekplexia, Epilepsy, Seizures, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Thrombectomy.

I am a neurosurgeon and care for children and young adults. I focus on minimally invasive approaches to improve the quality of life of my patients. Your patient experience is very important to me, and I will strive to provide the best possible care for you and your family. I will always go the extra mile to try to improve your care. I care for conditions that affect the brain and spine, including tumors, epilepsy, Chiari malformations, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, vascular conditions such as AVMs and Moya Moya disease, and complex tethered cords. I learn so much from my patients and really look forward to getting to know all of them. I strive to bring the best collaborative team to the table to achieve the best possible outcome. I am delighted to provide the most innovative, holistic, and compassionate neurosurgical care at Duke Health. I am also a professor and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 2, Medulloblastoma, Syringomyelia, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Osteotomy.

I am a pediatric neurologist and have special interests in tuberous sclerosis, pediatric headaches and general pediatric neurology. Early in my education, I was privileged to work with outstanding child neurologists sharing their love and enthusiasm for this specialty. It is essential not only to connect with the little toddler or adolescent but also the family to arrive at the right diagnosis and therapy. Listening to their story, understanding their needs, building the important partnership with the family and at the end getting a smile from a patient are most rewarding and satisfying. Besides work I love classical music, exercise and spend time with my family. Dr. Georg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, West Syndrome, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

Because of my family experiences I was drawn into the field of medicine early in my life. One of my close family members suffered from epilepsy since she was very young. I witnessed the adverse effect of epilepsy on socio-economic, education and quality of life of not just the patient, but the entire family. I learned that a doctor’s job is not only to prescribe medication but also provide education, counseling, and support when dealing with diseases like epilepsy. My two young children keep my wife and I active and on our toes. We take them hiking, camping, swimming, and any other outdoor activities possibly available that keeps them busy and promises a full night’s sleep. I enjoy woodworking and wood carving in my free time and enjoy seeing raw wood transformed into a useful daily accessory or an artistic gift. Dr. Zafar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Dravet Syndrome, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

I am a child and adolescent neurologist who specializes in epilepsy. This interest developed early on in my training. I also found I enjoyed working with children around the same time. I am originally from Ohio but have moved frequently throughout my life. I have been in North Carolina since 2003 and love it. I have three children and two step-children. Dr. Rathke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Partial Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

I am a clinical geneticist and a pediatrician with a deep interest in undiagnosed and rare genetic disorders. I provide medical care for children and adults with chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome and diagnostic evaluation for patients with symptoms and signs of genetic disorders, when evaluations have not provided a specific diagnosis. Dr. Shashi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are DiGeorge Syndrome, Hypotonia, Immune Defect due to Absence of Thymus, and Micrognathia.

Helen Eleni is a Hospital Medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Eleni has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy in Children. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Pediatric Myocarditis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.