Adult Epilepsy Program

An epileptologist is a neurologist who has specialized training and experience in the management of epilepsy. Epileptologists at The Ottawa Hospital have clinical expertise in EEG interpretation, diagnosing epilepsy, and creating various treatment plans (including medications, ketogenic diet, and epilepsy surgery).

A clinical neuropsychologist has specialized training in understanding the relationship between the brain and behaviour.  

Our neuropsychologist provides a comprehensive assessment of your thinking skills (e.g. intelligence, attention, learning, memory, language, visual-spatial skills, fine motor skills) and academic skills, as well as an examination of your behaviour, emotions, and social skills. 

• The nursing staff have expertise in the management and long-term health effects of epilepsy.
• They actively participate in your care and are part of your epilepsy team by acting as a liaison between you and your epilepsy team members.
• They identify your health needs and provide information and education about new diagnosis, seizure medication management, and the plan of care within the Epilepsy Clinic.
• They also partner with community agencies to assist in addressing your relevant needs in the community.  

• Electroencephalographic (EEG) technologists are trained medical professionals who use specialized equipment to locate electrical brain abnormalities
• They work under the supervision of doctors and neurologists.
• They help coordinate care by facilitating EEG tests around outpatient appointments and while patients are admitted in hospital.
• They provide testing for routine EEGs, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) admissions and inpatient urgent EEGs.