Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder Treatment in New Jersey
Epilepsy is a neurological condition involving the brain that makes people more susceptible to having recurrent seizures. It is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system and affects people of all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds.
At Hackensack Meridian Health, we have three epilepsy and seizure disorders treatment locations across New Jersey so you can access the most advanced medical and surgical procedures for diagnosing and treating epilepsy close to home. We also treat pediatric epilepsy and seizures.
Our team includes:
- Board-certified epileptologists
- EEG technologists who specialize in electroencephalography, a brain wave test for monitoring epilepsy
- Neuropsychologists and counseling psychologists
- Neuroradiologists
- Neurosurgeons who specialize in epilepsy and seizure disorders
- Pediatric and adult neurologists
- Physical and occupational therapists
- Registered dietitians, social workers and life specialists
- Specially trained nurses
Epilepsy Treatment Locations
Our multidisciplinary teams are skilled at using the latest treatments and technologically advanced surgical options — such as laser interstitial thermal therapy and deep brain stimulation — to treat refractory seizures that do not respond to medication or diet. Our three locations in New Jersey can be found at:
- Hackensack University Medical Center at Paramus, NJ
- JFK University Medical Center at Edison, NJ
- Jersey Shore University Medical Center at Neptune, NJ
Diagnosing Epilepsy and Other Seizure Disorders
To determine the type, cause and location of your seizures, our epileptologists will evaluate your health history, perform neurological and neuropsychological exams and order diagnostic tests, which may include:- Blood tests to help your physician diagnose health conditions that cause seizures.
- Electroencephalogram (EEG) to measure brain activity and identify the source of seizures. The types of EEGs performed include routine EEG, 24-hour ambulatory EEG, and sEEG.
- Genetic testing and counseling utilizes the latest tests such as whole-exome sequencing to diagnose and treat rare and inherited genetic conditions for both children and adults.
- Neuroimaging tests that can identify brain abnormalities that may be causing seizures, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), functional MRI, positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scans.
- Stereotactic electroencephalogram (sEEG) exams place electrodes directly in the brain to precisely identify where epileptic seizures start.
Treatment Options for Epilepsy and Other Seizure Disorder
Our goal is the same as yours; to stop or decrease the frequency of the seizure, without interfering with your normal activities of daily living. Our treatment options include:
Specialized Pediatric Epilepsy and Seizure Care
Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, and JFK University Medical Center treat the full spectrum of neurological conditions in children, including the most rare and complex. 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 units are the only monitoring units in New Jersey with board-certified pediatric neurologists who have advanced training and years of experience in pediatric seizure assessment, diagnostic testing, treatment and follow-up care.
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At Hackensack Meridian Health, specialized services such as epilepsy monitoring aim to help children and adults gain control of seizures.
Our Research and Clinical Trials for Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
Our epilepsy physicians are widely published and regularly present research at national conferences. Our commitment to research allows us to offer some of the most promising new surgical and nonsurgical treatments to our patients years before they become widely available, including multiple studies at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital focused on reducing seizures in children with severe forms of epilepsy.
Why Choose Us
At the Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute, we understand that issues that affect your brain, nerves and spine deeply affect your quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions about Epilepsy and Seizures
Recent Innovations in Epilepsy Care
Level 4 Epilepsy Program Distinction
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