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 14 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 173 peer reviewed articles.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sam Lhatoo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sam Lhatoo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sam 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 Lhatoo a top-rated expert for Epilepsy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sam 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 Lhatoo specialize in?
While Dr. Sam 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 Lhatoo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sam Lhatoo has published 173 articles and abstracts on conditions like Epilepsy. You can view a list of Dr. Sam 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 Lhatoo accept my insurance?
Dr. Sam 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.
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Lhatoo isAdvanced. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- 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.
- 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.