Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders Center at Hackensack University Medical Center
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About Us
The Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder Center at Hackensack University Medical Center is a nationally recognized Level 4 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC).
Our multidisciplinary team of board-certified epileptologists, neurosurgeons, and neuropsychologists provides the highest level of medical and surgical care for adults and children with epilepsy and non-epileptic seizure disorders.
We are dedicated to delivering an accurate diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan to help you stop or decrease the frequency of seizures and get you back to the activities you love as quickly as possible.
Key Services
- Neurological Evaluations
- Clinical Trials
- Specialized care for patients with brain tumors
- Neurocritical care unit for uncontrolled seizures
- Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Video-EEG Monitoring
- Neuroimaging including, MRI, PET, and SPECT
- Stereotactic electroencephalogram (sEEG) exams
- Medication Management
- Ketogenic Diet
- Psychological and neuropsychological care
- Non-Surgical, Surgical, and Minimally Invasive Surgical treatments including:
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VAS)
- Responsive neurostimulation (RNS)
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Laser Interstitial thermal therapy (LiTT)
About Us
The Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder Center at Hackensack University Medical Center is a nationally recognized Level 4 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC).
Our multidisciplinary team of board-certified epileptologists, neurosurgeons, and neuropsychologists provides the highest level of medical and surgical care for adults and children with epilepsy and non-epileptic seizure disorders.
We are dedicated to delivering an accurate diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan to help you stop or decrease the frequency of seizures and get you back to the activities you love as quickly as possible.
Key Services
- Neurological Evaluations
- Clinical Trials
- Specialized care for patients with brain tumors
- Neurocritical care unit for uncontrolled seizures
- Electroencephalogram (EEG) and Video-EEG Monitoring
- Neuroimaging including, MRI, PET, and SPECT
- Stereotactic electroencephalogram (sEEG) exams
- Medication Management
- Ketogenic Diet
- Psychological and neuropsychological care
- Non-Surgical, Surgical, and Minimally Invasive Surgical treatments including:
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VAS)
- Responsive neurostimulation (RNS)
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Laser Interstitial thermal therapy (LiTT)
Leading Epilepsy and Seizure Treatment in New Jersey
We offer a full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic services to manage even the most complex cases of epilepsy.
- Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU): Inpatient video-EEG monitoring to safely record brain activity during a seizure, allowing for precise diagnosis.
- Advanced Neuroimaging: High-resolution 3T MRI, PET, and SPECT scans to detect subtle brain abnormalities that may be the source of seizures.
- Neurosurgical Interventions: Our expert neurosurgeons perform advanced procedures like laser ablation (LITT), resective surgery, and disconnection surgery to treat medication-resistant epilepsy.
- Neurostimulation: We are leaders in implanting and managing neurostimulation devices, including Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS), and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).
- Neuropsychological Evaluation: Comprehensive testing to assess cognitive function and help plan for the best possible outcomes.
- Clinical Trials: Access to cutting-edge research and emerging therapies for epilepsy.
Why Choose Us?
As a designated Level 4 adult and pediatric epilepsy center, we provide the most comprehensive epilepsy care available.
- Our children’s hospital, the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, was the first in New Jersey to implant a responsive neurostimulation (RNS) device in a pediatric patient to treat drug-resistant focal epilepsy.
- Our pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit is the only one in the state with board-certified pediatric neurologists who have advanced training and years of experience in seizure assessments, diagnostic testing, treatment and follow-up care.
- Hackensack University Medical Center is the only hospital in New Jersey nationally ranked in neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News and World Report.
- We have led multiple studies focused on reducing seizures in children with severe forms of epilepsy.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make your first visit as smooth and productive as possible, please bring the following items:
- Your photo identification and insurance card.
- A referral from your primary care physician, if required by your insurance plan.
- A list of all current medications, vitamins, and supplements you are taking, including dosages.
- Any recent lab results, blood sugar logs, or imaging reports (such as thyroid ultrasounds) related to your condition.
- A list of questions you have for the endocrinologist.
Meet Our Team
The Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder Center at the Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at Hackensack University Medical Center, you will be cared for by a full spectrum of board-certified physicians led by Program Director, Robert D. Connors, M.D., and Co-Director, Georges A. Ghacibeh, M.D..
