Epileptologist vs Neurologist
After a seizure or an epilepsy diagnosis, one of the first practical questions is which kind of doctor to see. An epileptologist is a neurologist with extra fellowship training in epilepsy and seizure disorders. A general neurologist fits most first evaluations and well-controlled epilepsy, while an epileptologist fits hard-to-diagnose or hard-to-control seizures. Omar Moore, MD […]
Best Epilepsy Doctor in Jacksonville FL
Search for an epilepsy doctor in Jacksonville and hundreds of names come up, many of them general neurologists who treat epilepsy among many other conditions. Start with an epileptologist, a neurologist who specializes in seizures and epilepsy, then confirm their credentials and how soon their practice can see you. Omar Moore, MD is a board-certified […]
Should I See a Neurologist After My First Seizure?
Anyone who has a first seizure should be evaluated by a neurologist, even if they feel fully recovered. A seizure lasting more than five minutes, or repeated seizures without recovery in between, is a medical emergency. Call 911. Otherwise, schedule the evaluation promptly, because EEG testing is most useful in the days after a seizure […]