One of the bedrock principles of USC University Hospital is that our patients be partners in their health care – never simply subjects of it. This is why an emphasis on personalized care is at the core of the Epilepsy Program's patient services. Thanks to the diverse expertise of our multidisciplinary team, we are able to evaluate treatment options and create a treatment plan tailored to the specific needs of each patient.

We intimately understand the challenges that intractable seizures place on both patients and their loved ones. Our compassionate approach to care takes into consideration the stress and anxiety that accompany chronic illness, and we work closely with patients and their family members to help allay their fears.

We also stress patient education, as our program strongly believes that knowledge is vital when dealing with a disease as complex as epilepsy. Our team members take the time to educate patients and their families about the disease, their treatment options, and what they can expect from the various procedures.

Close Contact with Referring Physicians

The Epilepsy Program makes it a point to stay in close contact with referring physicians. We remain in touch via e-mail, phone calls and faxes, and seek to keep referring physicians abreast of the progress their patient is making in our program.

We are also available to community-based physicians for telephone consultations. And we hold regular continuing medical education programs to keep physicians current on some of the latest treatment options for individuals with epilepsy.