The
Regional Epilepsy Center is one of only a few comprehensive epilepsy
programs in the Midwest. The center provides specialized care that is
available to patients of any Aurora facility or affiliated physician.
Patients can also contact the Regional Epilepsy Center themselves.
The center involves experts from many fields in the coordinated care of patients with uncontrolled seizures. The epilepsy center evaluates patients who might benefit from a better definition of their seizure
type through epilepsy monitoring or from a surgical treatment. Generally, 85% of patients have at least a 90% seizure reduction.
George Morris,
MD, is director of the center.
The Regional Epilepsy Center's goal is to help patients lead normal lives, free from seizures and medical side effects. To achieve this purpose, our physicians and staff:
Work with each individual to develop a personalized treatment plan
Use state-of-the-art monitoring diagnostics and advanced drug and surgical treatments
Participate in FDA-approved clinical studies, offering patients access to promising new treatment options
Best care of seizures and epilepsy
What we offer
Patient care at the Center begins with a complete evaluation, which may
include an EEG recording, 24-hour video monitoring and measurement of
brain wave activity. During the evaluation process, medications are
tapered and brain activity is measured to determine the seizure’s point of
origin. Neuropsychological tests may also be performed to further examine
a patient’s brain functions.
Evaluation/diagnosis
EEG recording
24-hour video monitoring
Neuropsychological tests
Wada Testing
Treatment
Individualized treatment plans are developed after the results of our
evaluation have been carefully assessed. Treatment may include:
New drug therapies. Our team of physicians participate in the
study of nearly all FDA approved anti-seizure medications, including new
anticonvulsant agents, that may offer hope to patients with seizures
that are particularly difficult to control.
The Vagus Nerve Stimulator. This alternative to surgery is
essentially a “pacemaker for the brain.” The device is implanted under
the skin and electrodes are wrapped around the Vagus nerve. An
electrical shock is delivered to the nerve throughout the day to control
or stop seizures.
Epilepsy surgery The advanced operative techniques and
improved brain mapping available today make surgery a safe, effective
option that can help patients return to their normal lives.
A support group for epilepsy patients is being organized. Please contact
the Regional Epilepsy Center at the phone number below.
Regional Epilepsy Center Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center 2801 W. Kinnickinnic River Pkwy.
Suite 570
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 385-8780
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
The
Regional Epilepsy Center is one of only a few comprehensive epilepsy
programs in the Midwest. The center provides specialized care that is
available to patients of any Aurora facility or affiliated physician.
Patients can also contact the Regional Epilepsy Center themselves.
What we offer
