Overview
Dr. Samden Lhatoo received his initial medical training from the University of Delhi’s Maulana Azad Medical College. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, and obtained his Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, London. He went on to train in neurology at the Radcliffe Infirmary at Oxford, Frenchay Hospital in Bristol, and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN) at Queen Square in London, UK. Board certified (UK) in neurology, Dr. Lhatoo trained in epilepsy with a two-year fellowship at NHNN before completing an epilepsy research fellowship in EEG at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Lhatoo treats patients ages 16 years and older with newly diagnosed or complex cases of refractory epilepsy requiring surgery or medical control of seizures. In his practice, he strives to help people living with epilepsy improve their quality of life and gain control over their seizures. Before coming to Houston, Dr. Lhatoo earned an MBA from the Cleveland Clinic Weatherhead Executive MBA program and was a member of the faculty at Case Western Reserve University. In 2018, Dr. Lhatoo was recruited by McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, where he currently serves as professor and executive vice chair in the Department of Neurology. Dr. Lhatoo also is director of the Texas Comprehensive Epilepsy Program (TCEP) and co-director of the Texas Institute of Restorative Neurotechnologies.
Dr. Lhatoo is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Central Sleep Apnea, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 175 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lhatoo is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Lhatoo 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sam D. Lhatoo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sam D. Lhatoo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sam D. Lhatoo by calling their office at 832-325-7080. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sam D. Lhatoo a top-rated expert for Epilepsy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sam D. Lhatoo is classified as an Elite expert for Epilepsy, 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. Sam D. Lhatoo specialize in?
While Dr. Sam D. Lhatoo is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Sam D. Lhatoo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sam D. Lhatoo has published 175 articles and abstracts on conditions like Epilepsy. You can view a list of Dr. Sam D. Lhatoo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sam D. Lhatoo accept my insurance?
Dr. Sam D. Lhatoo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-325-7080 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- EpilepsyDr. Lhatoo isElite. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure
- SeizuresDr. Lhatoo isElite. Learn about Seizures.
- Distinguished
- Absence SeizureDr. Lhatoo isDistinguished. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Anton SyndromeDr. Lhatoo isDistinguished. Learn about Anton Syndrome.
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Lhatoo isDistinguished. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.
- Advanced
- Benign Rolandic EpilepsyDr. Lhatoo isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Rolandic Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Lhatoo isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures
- Memory LossDr. Lhatoo isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Lhatoo isAdvanced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Periventricular HeterotopiaDr. Lhatoo isAdvanced. Learn about Periventricular Heterotopia.
- Photosensitive EpilepsyDr. Lhatoo isAdvanced. Learn about Photosensitive Epilepsy.
- Experienced
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Bilateral Perisylvian PolymicrogyriaDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria.
- BoilsDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome
- Conversion DisorderDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Epilepsy Juvenile AbsenceDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.
- Familial DysautonomiaDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dysautonomia.
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
- Lafora DiseaseDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Lafora Disease.
- Landau-Kleffner SyndromeDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.
- Partial SeizureDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- PicaDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Pica.
- PolymicrogyriaDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Polymicrogyria.
- Progressive Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Status EpilepticusDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Status Epilepticus.
- StrokeDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Unverricht-Lundborg SyndromeDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.
- West SyndromeDr. Lhatoo isExperienced. Learn about West Syndrome.