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Carolinas Epilepsy Center team consists of the following highly trained specialists:
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Adult and pediatric neurologists
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Clinical nurse specialists
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Registered EEG technologists
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Neurosurgeons
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Neuroradiologists
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Nuclear medicine specialist
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Medical social workers
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Neuropsychologists
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Clinical nutritionists
Coordinated Care
The following is a list of specialty services provided by Carolinas Epilepsy Center:
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Epilepsy Monitoring Unit - Allows for continuous video/EEG monitoring.
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Epilepsy Clinic - Provides intensive treatment management for exceptionally difficult seizures or complicated seizure patterns.
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Clinical trials - Gives patients access to new drugs and experimental treatment options.
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Ketogenic Diet Program for children - Provides reduction or control of seizures through a carefully balanced diet of fats, restricted carbohydrates and protein.
Specialty procedures performed at the Center include:
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MRI, PET, SPECT and CT scans
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WADA testing
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Intracranial electrode monitoring
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Brain mapping
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Frameless and gram-based stereotactic surgical techniques
Experienced neurosurgeons work with the epilepsy team to determine which patients may benefit from surgical procedures, including:
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