Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy

Dr. Danielle Takacs

Neurology
Office
6701 Fannin St Ste 1250, 
Houston, TX 

Advanced in Myoclonic Epilepsy
Office
6701 Fannin St Ste 1250, 
Houston, TX 
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Overview

Danielle Takacs is a Neurologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Takacs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myoclonic Epilepsy. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy in Children, and Seizures.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Neurology
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Pediatrics in TX
Languages Spoken
English
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Locations

Office
6701 Fannin St Ste 1250, Houston, TX 77030
Call: 832-822-1779

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.


13 Total Publications

Clinical outcomes following stereotactic MRI-guided laser ablation in children with tuberous sclerosis complex and intractable epilepsy.
Clinical outcomes following stereotactic MRI-guided laser ablation in children with tuberous sclerosis complex and intractable epilepsy.
Journal: Epilepsia
Published: May 23, 2025
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Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
6701 Fannin St, Texas Children's Hospital-Clinical Care Center(Floor 9), 
Houston, TX 
 (0.1 miles away)
843-475-8679
Languages Spoken:
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