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Our team of specialized epileptologists – neurologists in Kansas City with deep training specific to epilepsy – is committed to helping you successfully control or cure epilepsy to maximize safety and quality of life. Our epileptologists focus exclusively on epilepsy care and offer comprehensive, best-practice medical, surgical and psychological treatment options. They'll help you progress toward seizure freedom.
Our Level 4 Epilepsy Center provides complete and advanced services. It is the only center of its kind in the state of Kansas.

Compassionate care
In 2018, our dedicated epileptologists provided care to more than 2,500 patients. 
Level 4 Epilepsy Center
We are the only Level 4 Epilepsy Center in the state of Kansas accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers. 
Still the best
Our hospital continues to rank as the best in Kansas City and in Kansas according to U.S. News & World Report.
About epilepsy
Epilepsy occurs when the brain's nerve cells fire abnormal electrical charges, causing seizures. One in 26 people will develop epilepsy. About 3.4 million people throughout the nation live with epilepsy, including 252,720 in Kansas and Missouri. Epilepsy affects people of every age and is the fourth most common neurological disorder.
A seizure occurs when a group of brain cells become hyperactive. This leads to a variety of involuntary symptoms that a person may experience.

Leading research and clinical trials
As part of one of the nation's premier academic medical centers, our care providers are committed to research and scientific discovery through the University of Kansas Medical Center. We can often include our patients in potentially lifesaving clinical trials and treatment options not available anywhere else.
Frequently asked questions

Innovative treatments for epilepsy
We provide innovative technology found only at the best epilepsy centers in the country and nowhere else in the region. This means our patients receive the highest level of medical and surgical treatment for complex epilepsy.
New treatments
Why choose us
- Our epileptologists in Kansas City team with additional specialists whose expertise benefits people with epilepsy. Epileptologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, clinical psychologists, pharmacists, nurse specialists and nurse practitioners all come together to optimize every patient outcome. This collaboration can make a crucial difference in your care.
- Our Level 4 Epilepsy Center, accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers, is the only one of its kind in the state of Kansas. We earn and retain this meaningful designation – held by only about 100 epilepsy programs in the country – by delivering proven, best-practice care and offering medical, neuropsychological and psychosocial care for people with drug-resistant epilepsy.
- We offer specialized care for women with epilepsy who are or wish to become pregnant.

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Our epilepsy experts
Learn more about our leaders in epilepsy care and research.
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Accepting New Patients
Paul J Camarata
NeurosurgeryLocations:- Medical Pavilion
- 2000 Olathe Boulevard
- Kansas City, KS 66160
Clinical Focus:- Neurosurgery
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Accepting New Patients
Jennifer J Cheng
NeurosurgeryLocations:- Medical Pavilion
- 2000 Olathe Boulevard
- Kansas City, KS 66160
Clinical Focus:- Neurosurgery
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Accepting New Patients
Nancy E Hammond
NeurologyLocations:- Medical Pavilion
- 2000 Olathe Boulevard
- Kansas City, KS 66160
Clinical Focus:- Neurology
- Epilepsy Neurology
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Accepting New Patients
Murtaza S Khan
NeurologyLocations:- The University of Kansas Hospital
- 4000 Cambridge Street
- Kansas City, KS 66160
Clinical Focus:- Neurology
- Epilepsy Neurology
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Accepting New Patients
Michael J Kinsman
NeurosurgeryLocations:- Medical Pavilion
- 2000 Olathe Boulevard
- Kansas City, KS 66160
Clinical Focus:- Neurosurgery
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Accepting New Patients
Patrick X Landazuri
NeurologyLocations:- Medical Pavilion
- 2000 Olathe Boulevard
- Kansas City, KS 66160
Clinical Focus:- Neurology
- Epilepsy Neurology
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Accepting New Patients
Caleb M Pearson
PsychologyLocations:- Clinical Research Center
- 4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway
- Fairway, KS 66205
Clinical Focus:- Psychology
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Accepting New Patients
Kelsey K Sewell
PsychologyLocations:- The University of Kansas Hospital
- 4000 Cambridge Street
- Kansas City, KS 66160
Clinical Focus:- Psychology
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Accepting New Patients
Vishal B Shah
NeurologyLocations:- Medical Pavilion
- 2000 Olathe Boulevard
- Kansas City, KS 66160
Clinical Focus:- Neurology
- Epilepsy Neurology
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Accepting New Patients
Carol M Ulloa
NeurologyLocations:- Medical Pavilion
- 2000 Olathe Boulevard
- Kansas City, KS 66160
Clinical Focus:- Neurology
- Epilepsy Neurology
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Accepting New Patients
Utku Uysal
NeurologyLocations:- Medical Pavilion
- 2000 Olathe Boulevard
- Kansas City, KS 66160
Clinical Focus:- Neurology
- Epilepsy Neurology
- Clinical Neurophysiology