Epilepsy and seizure care
Neurologists at Ascension St. Vincent’s in Northeast Florida, deliver advanced care for seizures and epilepsy.
Epilepsy and seizure care in Jacksonville
Neurologists at Ascension St. Vincent’s in Northeast Florida, deliver advanced care for seizures and epilepsy.
Why choose Ascension St. Vincent’s for epilepsy care
When you choose Ascension St. Vincent’s, you get doctors and care teams who listen to your symptoms, concerns and history with seizures. We start each appointment with a thorough evaluation. Your doctor may recommend diagnostic testing, such as blood tests or imaging, to better understand the cause of your seizures. Using this information, your doctor works with you to create a care plan tailored to your needs.
Our goal is to help reduce the number of seizures you have — and in some cases, prevent them.
Epilepsy treatment options
Depending on the type and cause of your seizures, your care plan may include medication, surgery or a combination of both.
Medication
Whenever possible, neurologists start with nonsurgical treatment options. Many people are able to manage seizures with anti-seizure or anti-epileptic medications. Your doctor works with you to find the right medication and dosage, adjust your medications as needed and help manage side effects.
Surgery
If medications aren’t effectively managing your seizures, your doctor may recommend surgery. Neurosurgeons at Ascension St. Vincent’s use advanced robotic-assisted technology to target the source of seizures. Robotic surgery is more precise than traditional surgery, and can lead to less pain and a shorter recovery.
Epilepsy often requires long-term management. Your care team provides follow-up care to help you manage your epilepsy and adjust treatment as needed throughout your life.
Get a second opinion
If you have questions about your diagnosis or treatment plan, a second opinion can help you better understand your options. Our epilepsy specialists can review your medical records and history to provide an additional perspective. Before your appointment, check with your insurance provider to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records from your doctor on your behalf so they can be shared before your visit.
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