For adults and children whose epilepsy is not well controlled by medication, we provide surgical options. Our neurosurgeons have a reputation for successfully treating people with the most challenging forms of epilepsy, as well as those who were told by other epilepsy centers that they were not surgical candidates.We perform several kinds of , including temporal lobe resection, corpus callosotomy, lesionectomy, hemispherectomy, and multiple subpial transection as well as vagus nerve stimulation, responsive neurostimulation, and laser surgery. The goal of surgery is to help people achieve complete or nearly complete seizure control.Patients also are cared for by neuropsychiatrists, neuropsychologists, dietitians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and EEG technologists who specialize in epilepsy. Through our nutrition program, we offer ketogenic and modified Atkins dietary therapies to treat epilepsy. Our dietitians can also provide support to help you improve your dietary habits.At NYU Langone’s , we provide evaluation and treatment for sleep disorders. Helping people with epilepsy sleep better is one way to help control seizures.Specialized Epilepsy CareThe , part of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, is staffed by pediatric neurologists and other experts who care for infants and children. We also have programs focused on the most complex epilepsy disorders, including , , , and tuberous sclerosis (TS), a rare genetic disease that causes benign tumors to grow on the brain, triggering seizures.In addition, if you are traveling from abroad to obtain treatment at the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, our helps make it easier for you to access our world-renowned care.Leaders in Epilepsy ResearchResearch is a dedicated priority, and we concentrate our efforts on projects that we hope can have an impact on the lives of our patients.Our research teams work on diverse projects, such as new drug development that includes cannabis-based and genetic therapies, the genetics of epilepsy, sudden unexplained death in epilepsy, treatments for neuroinflammation-induced epilepsy, tuberous sclerosis and epilepsy, and epilepsy, and many others.NYU Langone experts are committed to conducting clinical research for the benefit of both adults and children who have epilepsy and seizure disorders. Participation in a clinical trial offers the possibility of access to new anti-epileptic medications before they are marketed. Participants are seen regularly by experienced neurologists and research staff to assess safety and effectiveness of the medication or treatment being studied.If you or your child have uncontrolled seizures, are between the ages of 2 and 80, and would like to participate in one of our ongoing clinical trials, talk to your doctor or call us at 646-558-0842 to determine your eligibility.Our dedication to our patients’ overall health and wellness is the driving force behind our success. We are committed to providing you and your family with the treatment you need to bring balance to your life., NYU Langone’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center provides personalized treatment that improves seizure control and quality of life. Learn more., Recognizing the lifelong struggles that people with epilepsy face, NewYork-Presbyterian's epilepsy teams and Pediatric Epilepsy teams use innovative therapies to help you gain control of your seizures so you can have a better quality of life..