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MCG Comprehensive Adult Epilepsy Program

1198 epilepsy surgeries as of February, 2009.

Introduction

One of the most experienced epilepsy centers in the country, the MCG Compressive Epilepsy Program sets a goal for patients to be seizure free.

Over two million people in the United States are diagnosed with epilepsy, a syndrome marked by recurrent seizures. As a result of new medical and surgical advances, freedom from seizures is now a realistic possibility for most patients with epilepsy.

Since 1977, the MCG Comprehensive Epilepsy Program has been a nationally recognized referral center and have performed 1198 epilepsy-related surgeries as of February, 2009. The National Association of Epilepsy Centers recognizes the MCG Comprehensive Epilepsy Program as a Level IV center, the highest designation given. Patients and their families benefit from the most up-to-date technology available. Health professionals in neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology, nursing and EEG technology provide a full range of diagnostic services, medical treatments and surgical procedures.

Click on the camera to watch the WAGT News coverage of the NAEC Level IV designation.

Our Mission

To control or eliminate seizures in adult and pediatric patients by providing efficient, comprehensive, high-level care.

Contact Us

If you would like to speak with a physician, please call 706-721-3325 to reach Dr. Anthony Murro or 706-721-3371 to reach Dr. Yong Park.

If you would like general information regarding the MCG Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, please call 706-721-4626 or mcgepilepsy@mcg.edu.

If you would like to make an appointment, please call 706-721-4581 option 1.

To learn more about what "Level 4 Accreditation" means, click here. (Go to page 7 of the PDF to see the section on Level 4 Accreditation.)

 

Revised March 4, 2009.   Please send comments, suggestions or questions about this page to Neurology Web Page Manager: Michael Jensen, mjensen@mcg.edu .