Understanding and Treating Epilepsy

Discover Insights, Care Options and Support

Seizures from epilepsy can disrupt your day at a moment’s notice. Today, effective treatment takes many forms. These include medication, dietary changes, minimally invasive surgery and more.

Whether you’re exploring treatment for you or a loved one, we can help you make an informed decision about care. Download our epilepsy treatment guide to receive information on:

  • Causes of epilepsy
  • Non-surgical treatment options
  • Available surgical procedures

If you are looking for pediatric treatment options for epilepsy, download our pediatric treatment guide.

Life Off the Leash: An Epilepsy Surgery Success Story

Lissa Roberson was living an active and adventurous life, when out of nowhere, seizures put her life on a leash. See how Vanderbilt’s neurology team helped her break free from the chains of epilepsy and got her back to living and enjoying life the way it was meant to be—off the leash.