When epilepsy is hard to treat, we’re here to help.
Mayo Clinic in Arizona offers the most advanced, precision diagnostic evaluation available for adults with difficult-to-treat epilepsy. We have successfully treated even the most complex cases, offering options for people, age 16 and older with uncontrolled seizures and multiple conditions.
Our multidisciplinary team of experts has deep experience providing effective treatment options when others can’t. Our goal is to reduce seizures and their impact on your daily life — so you can continue to work, care for others, and live independently.
Recent surgical advancements have led to new, minimally invasive approaches, some of which may even help certain patients become seizure-free. Our specialists can provide a fresh look to determine if any of these innovative procedures is right for you.
Whether you’re looking for answers about an undiagnosed seizure disorder or seeking a second opinion on a previous diagnosis or treatment plan, our world-class team is ready to help you regain control.
Diagnostic precision to pinpoint the source of seizures.
Gaining a detailed understanding of the location and behavior of your seizures is an essential first step toward a precise diagnosis. At Mayo Clinic in Arizona, we offer innovative brain imaging and electrical testing to determine precisely where seizures start and how they spread in the brain.
We use advanced imaging to find exactly where seizures begin, even when standard tests can’t. This includes 7-Tesla MRI, an ultra-high-resolution technology that can detect subtle brain abnormalities often missed on traditional scans.
We also analyze your brain’s electrical activity to understand how seizures start and spread. This includes advanced EEG analysis and brain mapping techniques that help pinpoint seizure patterns with greater precision.
Deep experience with advanced therapies.
Drug-resistant or complex epilepsy can be challenging to treat. Seizures may persist even after you’ve tried medication, surgery, or stimulation devices. At Mayo Clinic, you’ll have a team of specialists with deep experience across the full epilepsy treatment spectrum of stimulation therapies, surgical options, medications, clinical trials, and more.
We offer specialized neuromodulation programming and a dedicated follow-up clinic. Our innovative surgical team performs a high-volume of open, minimally invasive, and laser-based epilepsy surgeries. And our epilepsy experts are at the forefront of safely incorporating the latest, science-backed medications into your care plan while minimizing side effects.
Our innovative technologies and treatments include:
- 7-Tesla MRI
- Positron emission tomography MRI
- Advanced brain mapping and signal analysis
- Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
- Morphometric analysis programming (MAP)
- Neuromodulation, including directional and adaptive deep brain stimulation (DBS)
- Extraoperative brain mapping, including stereotactic electroencephalogram (SEEG)
- Stereotactic minimally invasive laser surgery
- Temporal lobectomy to remove or disrupt the area where seizures originate
- Personalized medication plan
- Stimulation therapy and devices to disrupt seizure patterns
- Dietary considerations to reduce seizure frequency
- Genetic testing for complex conditions
- Access to cutting-edge clinical trials
Clinical trials are seamlessly integrated into care planning.
At Mayo Clinic in Arizona, active epilepsy research and clinical trials are embedded in our clinical care, so cutting-edge drugs and therapies are considered as potential treatment options from the start.
Advanced epilepsy clinical trials and research include cell based therapies, gene therapy approaches, long-term ambulatory seizure monitoring, and neurostimulation biomarker studies.
Nationally recognized for excellence.
Mayo Clinic is a Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center — the highest-level designation by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. Over 10,500 adults and children who have epilepsy come to us each year. Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona., rank among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery and for cancer in the U.S. News & World Report rankings.
Personalized, multidisciplinary care by a team of experts.
Your epilepsy care will be guided by a team of specialists who work together to understand how seizures affect your life and how best to treat them. We consider medical, cognitive, and lifestyle needs together.
Our experts collaborate to plan successful surgical and neuromodulation treatments. Epilepsy care is delivered by a multidisciplinary team that includes epileptology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, neuropsychology, neuropathology, rehabilitation, and supportive services.
Your treatment plan will be developed through collaborative case review by a whole team of experts, rather than by an isolated specialist, so you have the benefit of our full breadth of knowledge and experience.
Contact us to request an appointment.
If you’re looking for clarity, reassessment, or a second opinion before making a treatment decision, our expert team is ready to help.
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