Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

A Leader in Epilepsy Care

Wake Forest Baptist’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is recognized internationally for the management of epilepsy. With our comprehensive approach to care, we are among the top-rated epilepsy programs in the country and the only program in western North Carolina that meets the Level IV guidelines of the National Association of Epilepsy Centers – the highest level of accreditation a medical center can achieve. 

The goal of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is for all patients with epilepsy to be seizure-free. Just 10 years ago, seizure-free living was unthinkable for many people with epilepsy. Today it can be achieved, even for difficult-to-control cases.

Our comprehensive 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 work services 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