Expertise in
43
conditions

Dr. Karen C. Keough

Pediatrics | Neurology
7940 Shoal Creek Blvd, Ste 100, 
Austin, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
43
conditions
7940 Shoal Creek Blvd, Ste 100, 
Austin, TX 

Overview

Dr. Karen Keough earned her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her pediatrics residency at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center in San Antonio, where she also served as Chief of Residents. She then pursued a fellowship in Child Neurology at Duke University. After three years in the Air Force as a Child Neurologist, she completed an additional fellowship in EEG and epilepsy at Baylor University School of Medicine.

Dr. Keough is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), and Lissencephaly 1.

Dr. Keough is board certified in The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology and The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Epilepsy. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Keough is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatrics
Neurology

Licenses

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Neurology in TX

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology
The American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Epilepsy

Fellowships

Baylor College Of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Dell Children's Medical Center
Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus
Dell Seton Medical Center At The University Of Texas

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Child Neurology Consultants of Austin
7940 Shoal Creek Blvd, Ste 100, Austin, TX 78757

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.

1 Clinical Trials

CORE-VNS: Comprehensive Outcomes Registry in Subjects With Epilepsy Treated With Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy
CORE-VNS: Comprehensive Outcomes Registry in Subjects With Epilepsy Treated With Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 22, 2024
Intervention Type: Device

8 Total Publications

Stiripentol use in Dravet syndrome patients in the USA: Results of a real-world study.
Stiripentol use in Dravet syndrome patients in the USA: Results of a real-world study.
Journal: Epilepsia open
Published: August 26, 2025
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Is Dr. Karen C. Keough a top-rated expert for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karen C. Keough is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), 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. Karen C. Keough specialize in?

While Dr. Karen C. Keough is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Seizures, and Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

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Yes. Dr. Karen C. Keough has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS). You can view a list of Dr. Karen C. Keough's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Karen C. Keough accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 512-494-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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