When you or your loved one is facing epilepsy, you need care from specialists who can pinpoint where the seizures are coming from and deliver the latest, most effective treatments. Atrium Health is here for you, whether you’ve just had your first seizure or have endured epilepsy for years.
We have the highest level of accreditation from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers, we’re home to some of the nation’s top epilepsy experts – and we help 9 out of 10 of our patients get their seizures under control and get back to healthy, active lives.
Creating your personal treatment plan begins with diagnosis. We use the latest technology to figure out what causes your seizures, so we can help you get them under control.
Diagnosis often starts in our First Seizure Clinic, which is one of the Southeast’s only clinics specializing in care for people who’ve had one seizure and need to know why – without being admitted to the hospital.
If you’ve had seizures for a long time, you may also need tests to help your doctors get a better picture of your epilepsy. Our leading-edge diagnostic tools include:
Every person with epilepsy is different. That’s why our team of epileptologists, neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists and nurses work together to create a highly tailored care plan just for you.
We offer the latest treatments, including:
After decades of epileptic seizures that couldn’t be controlled by medication, Norma thought she’d never live a full life. But since undergoing surgery at our Level 4 epilepsy center, she’s been seizure-free – and now, she’s making up for lost time.
We offer epilepsy care throughout Charlotte and Concord, but we know that for many people with epilepsy, driving isn’t an option. That’s why we’re launching a “tele-epilepsy” clinic that offers appointments via a FaceTime-like video connection to connect you straight to your care team. This virtual care option is coming soon.
Our experts raise the bar on care by leading clinical trials of new treatments and approaches. Through our in-house clinical trials, we’re researching – and giving you access to – the most promising breakthrough therapies.
For example, we’re testing a new drug, called padsevonil, that could reduce seizures in patients who are resistant to traditional epilepsy medications. We’re also investigating staccato alprazolam — an innovative way to deliver anti-seizure medication, by spraying it on a patient’s lips instead of traditional, rectal delivery.
To find out more about our current epilepsy clinical trials, call 704-512-2802.
Our goal isn’t just to treat your seizures – it’s to help you lead a fuller life. We offer many resources to support you throughout your journey, including:.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 704-512-2802.