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Epilepsy and EEG

Welcome to the Yale Division of Epilepsy and EEG. The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center provides promising options for many adult and pediatric patients with epilepsy. Internationally known for clinical excellence and innovative research, this program was one of the nation's first and has evolved into one of the most active and advanced in the world.

Yale is internationally recognized as a leader in treatment for medically intractable and new onset epilepsy. This multidisciplinary program includes epileptologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, neuropathologists, and psychiatrists. Nurses, technicians, technical staff, and administrative staff complete the team. Outpatient facilities include an adult epilepsy monitoring unit, pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit, and a technologically advanced operating suite.

The program provides educational opportunities and training for physicians, students, patients and their families, and accepts new patients with refractory epilepsy considering surgery or devices.

Yale Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Yale New Haven Hospital

Yale Comprehensive Epilepsy Center celebrates 50 years of advancements in patient care. Many advances result from innovative programs and surgical procedures developed at the Center at Yale New Haven Hospital. The Center’s Level 4 rating is the highest given by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers.