Neurologist for epilepsy, supportive of alternative therapy

Hi,

I am looking for a Neurologist in San Francisco for my 22 year old son afflicted by epilepsy and consequent memory impairment. We are looking for someone who has experience in dealing with memory issues in young adults and open to the idea of alternative therapy. If someone has any leads, it would be really helpful.

Thanks,

Nov 30, 2016

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Neurologist for epilepsy, supportive of alternative therapy (Nov 30, 2016)

I recommend seeing an epilepsy specialist at UCSF's Epilepsy Center. My ex has had a good experience there with Dr. Paul Garcia for over 10 years. I'm not sure about using alternative therapies only depending on seizure severity, but complementary therapies would be supported. For the memory issues, an epileptologist is likely to order neuropsychological testing, which is done in house at UCSF. The testing is really helpful in terms of understanding the specific cognitive trouble spots, and also serves as documentation for accommodations in academic or vocational settings.

Dec 7, 2016