
Overview
After obtaining his medical degree from the Universidad de Guadalajara with the Dean´s Mention of Outstanding Academic Performance, Luis Alcala completed his Adult Neurology residency training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He then moved to the East Coast to complete fellowship training in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He is passionate about the diagnosis and surgical treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy and how much can epilepsy surgery improve the quality of life of patients when used properly. Dr. Alcala is a native Spanish speaker.
Dr. Zermeno is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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710 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032
5 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Zermeno 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. Juan L. Zermeno
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Juan L. Zermeno?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Juan L. Zermeno by calling their office at 646-426-3876. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Juan L. Zermeno a top-rated expert for Deep Brain Stimulation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Juan L. Zermeno is classified as an Advanced expert for Deep Brain Stimulation, 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. Juan L. Zermeno specialize in?
While Dr. Juan L. Zermeno is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Deep Brain Stimulation, Epilepsy, and Seizures. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Juan L. Zermeno participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Juan L. Zermeno has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Deep Brain Stimulation. You can view a list of Dr. Juan L. Zermeno's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Juan L. Zermeno accept my insurance?
Dr. Juan L. Zermeno accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 646-426-3876 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
- Advanced
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Zermeno isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- EpilepsyDr. Zermeno isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- SeizuresDr. Zermeno isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Zermeno isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Zermeno isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

