Overview
Dr. Deniz Atilgan is a neurologist who specializes in epilepsy for patients ages 18 and older. He has extensive experience managing complex epilepsy and neurology cases with a special focus on electroencephalography (EEG); intracranial electroencephalography (iEEG); magnetoencephalography (MEG); and comprehensive seizure management. He also performs stereo electroencephalography (SEEG); reads and interprets EEGs; and collaborates with other specialists to support optimal patient outcomes. Dr. Atilgan's mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive epileptic care to his patients and their families, ensuring they have the most up-to-date treatment options and proper education to make informed medical decisions. He is also dedicated to advancing the epilepsy field through innovative research, medical education, and continuous professional development. Dr. Atilgan is an assistant professor with the Division of Epilepsy in the Department of Neurology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Epilepsy Society.
His top areas of expertise are Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria, Polymicrogyria, Absence Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1225 S. Grand Blvd., First Level, St. Louis, MO 63104
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Atilgan has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Deniz Atilgan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Deniz Atilgan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Deniz Atilgan by calling their office at 314-617-2555. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Deniz Atilgan a top-rated expert for Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Deniz Atilgan is classified as an Experienced expert for Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Deniz Atilgan specialize in?
While Dr. Deniz Atilgan is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria, Polymicrogyria, and Absence Seizure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Deniz Atilgan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Deniz Atilgan has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria. You can view a list of Dr. Deniz Atilgan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Deniz Atilgan accept my insurance?
Dr. Deniz Atilgan accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Community Health Choice. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-2555 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Atilgan isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Bilateral Perisylvian PolymicrogyriaDr. Atilgan isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria.
- EpilepsyDr. Atilgan isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Atilgan isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- PolymicrogyriaDr. Atilgan isExperienced. Learn about Polymicrogyria.