Need a referral

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I'm a Neuropsychology Resident looking for a referral for a friend (not one of my patients), though I do want to protect his confidentiality.

He is 58yo, born hydrocephalic and with Mental ******ation. Developed epilepsy in his late 30's, that is only controlled when medicated to the point of sedation.

His new caregiver wants to re-explore treatment options for his epilespy to improve the patients quality of life. He's currently under care of a Neurologist, though I thought a second opinion might be warranted.

The family is in NJ, though are willing to travel. Anyone have recommendations for a really good epilepsy specialist???

Any thoughts on this case would be very helpful, as well.

My gratitude, in advance.
 
My field is Epilepsy for many years.

There are 4 very top-notched Epilepsy programs in NY City:

Cornell - Cynthia Harden, Doug Labar
Columbia - Larry Hirsh, Frank Gilliam, Tim Pedley, and >10 other epileptologists
NYU - Orrin Devinsky, Ruben Kuzniecky and >8 other epileptologists
Montefiore Medical Center - Sheryl Haut


American Epilepsy Society
http://www.aesnet.org/Visitors/directory/index.cfm
National Association of Epilepsy Centers
http://www.naeclocator.org/locator/default.asp
Epilepsy Foundation - find a doctor
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/drsearch.cfm