Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Meet Our Team
Our team of epilepsy specialists collaborates to determine the best treatment for each patient. The team includes:
- Full-time epileptologists who are experts in medical management of the disease
- Neurosurgeons experienced in epilepsy surgery
- Nurse clinicians who help educate patients about the disease and answer day-to-day questions
- Social workers to help patients and families cope with psychological and social issues
- A pharmacologist with advanced knowledge of antiepileptic drugs
- A neuropsychologist who tests cognitive function
Epileptologists
Cormac A. O'Donovan, MD, Director
Jane G. Boggs, MD
Chon Lee, MD (pediatric)
Gautam S. Popli, MD (adult and pediatric)
Maria C. Sam, MD
Mary Silvia, MD (pediatric)
Neurosurgeons
Daniel E. Couture, MD (adult and pediatric)
Adrian W. Laxton, MD
Neuropsychologist
Myriam Sollman, PhD
Epilepsy Information Network
Patricia A. Gibson, MS
Pediatric Neurologist
Annette Grefe, MD
MEG Scientist
Jennifer Stapleton, PhD
Nurse Practioners
Kathleen Griffin, PNP - BC
Denise Leone, DNP, CPNP
Christy Loveall, FNP-C
Pharmacologist
Catherine Wandell, PharmD
Social Worker
Karen Baiada, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Nurse Manager
Sharon Pettiford, RN, MSN
Chief Technologist Supervisor of EMU & MEG Lab
Cassie Cornell, R.EEGT and R.PSGT
Registered Dietician
Damera Hale, RD, LDN
Program Coordinator
Sandy Griffin
Epilepsy Surgery Program Coordinator
Valerie Woodard, RN