Epilepsy and Seizures

At Mission Neurology, our epilepsy center provides patient-centered care for people in western North Carolina with epilepsy and neurological disorders. Our team includes epilepsy-trained physicians with board certification in epilepsy or clinical neurophysiology, registered EEG techs, neuroscience nurses and a team of neuro-hospitalists. Together we provide expert diagnostic testing to correctly diagnose patients and provide the best treatment options to reduce seizures and to create a better quality of life.

Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)

Mission Neurosciences welcomes referrals to our Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU). Our EMU is located on the Neurosciences Unit at Mission Hospital and is made up of six rooms equipped with continuous video EEG monitoring. Our EMU accepts patients ages 13 years and older. The EMU is accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a Level 3 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center.

For more information about Mission Neurosciences epilepsy services or for referral information, please reach out to our program coordinator at 828-999-0594 or to the neurology outpatient clinic at 828-213-9530.

Referrals may be faxed to 828-213-3680 attn Epilepsy program coordinatIon

Additional Resources:

• Epilepsy Overview
• Epilepsy Foundation
• Epilepsy & Seizures 24/7 Hotline