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Expert medical advice from an award-winning physician at one of the nation’s best hospitals for the treatment of epilepsy and seizures. Epilepsy and seizures affect more than three million Americans of all ages. Approximately 200,000 new cases of epilepsy and seizures occur each year. For anyone affected by this disorder, The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Epilepsy can help. Dr. Elaine Wyllie, a world-renowned neurologist and epilepsy specialist, guides you through all aspects of epilepsy, from the definition of seizures and their underlying causes, to treatment with medicine or surgery. The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Epilepsy provides a comprehensive, one-stop source of information about epilepsy, while also outlining clear and concise actions for maximizing care and treatment of this disorder.
About the Author
Elaine Wyllie, MD, Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, is a world-renowned thought leader and expert in neurology and epilepsy. She is editor of Wyllie's Treatment of Epilepsy, now in its sixth edition for physicians worldwide, and the Cleveland Clinic Guide to Epilepsy: Essential Reading for Families. Dr. Wyllie publishes and lectures worldwide on epilepsy research, and her many honors include the prestigious American Epilepsy Society Research Award. She maintains a busy practice at Cleveland Clinic caring for children with epilepsy from all over the world, and authors a blog on epilepsy for US News & World Report. To view her profile on the Cleveland Clinic staff directory, visit www.ElaineWyllieMD.com. On a personal note, Dr. Wyllie and her husband, Dr. Robert Wyllie, Cleveland Clinic's Chief of Medical Operations, are proud parents of two accomplished sons. Her fitness program includes ballroom dancing with her husband on a professional level, and if you are interested in seeing this side of her life, you may find their dance videos at www.TangoWyllieOnVimeo.com.
