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Epilepsy

A group of caring and skilled epilepsy specialists, physicians, nurses, psychologists and scientists dedicated to epilepsy treatment and diagnosis.

 

 

Leigh and Leslie’s Epilepsy Story

Leigh and Leslie - Patient Story

Leigh and her mom Leslie talk about Leigh's decision to have surgery at the OHSU Brain Institute to treat her epilepsy. Read more


SEIZURES AND THE BRAIN

Dr. Salinsky - OHSU Brain Institute

“How do you control an electrical storm in the brain?”
View the lecture given at OMSI by Martin Salinsky, M.D.


The Only NAEC Top-Rated Center in Oregon

National Association of Epilepsy CentersOHSU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a Level 4 epilepsy center. Level 4 epilepsy centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest level medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy. Read more

Contact the OHSU Adult Epilepsy Center

503 494-5682

Epilepsy Therapy Referral Information

Please call 503 494-7772

OHSU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

OHSU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

The OHSU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is Oregon's only epilepsy program based at a health and research university. The Epilepsy Center provides a full range of epilepsy help for patients; pioneering research and consultation with doctors throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our physicians are experienced in both medical and surgical epilepsy treatment.


What is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy is a condition in which a person has two or more seizures that happen on their own. A seizure is an electrical discharge in the brain that is not normal or can’t be controlled.

How do you get Epilepsy?

Some seizures are caused by a high fever, low blood sugar or another medical condition. Epilepsy seizures are not caused by other health problems.

Learn about the common causes of epileptic seizures