The Joseph and Kathleen Guyaux Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

Designated as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC), the highest ranking possible, the location at Allegheny General hospital provides comprehensive epilepsy care. A level 4 center provides advanced neurodiagnostic monitoring, and extensive medical, neurophysical, and psychosocial treatments for epilepsy. It also offers a broad range of surgical procedures.

We have even more ways for you to control your epilepsy. We provide medication management, and the latest minimally invasive and advanced surgical procedures so you can manage your care and get your life back. 

The Joseph and Kathleen Guyaux Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Allegheny General Hospital 
AHN Allegheny General
Hemlock Building
320 East North Avenue 
2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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(412) 359-8850

Epilepsy care at AHN: Why choose us?

People with epilepsy choose AHN because of our:

Epilepsy expertise

Our board-certified neurologists and neurosurgeons have in-depth (fellowship) training in epilepsy care, and we treat more patients with epilepsy than most hospitals in western Pennsylvania. 

Allegheny General Hospital is accredited by the NAEC as a level 4 epilepsy center.  Level 4 epilepsy centers have the professional expertise and facilities to provide the highest level medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy.

Advanced diagnostic testing

At our Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, located at Allegheny General Hospital, we use sophisticated technology to learn more about your seizures, in a safe and controlled environment. This testing helps us recommend treatments that are more likely to be effective for you.

Collaborative approach

Your care team — including epileptologists (neurologists with training in epilepsy), neurosurgeons, and psychologists – work together to streamline your diagnosis and treatment.

Novel surgical options

If medication does not control your symptoms, or it’s been a while since you’ve considered surgical treatment options, we offer a full range of sophisticated surgical solutions, including advanced seizure mapping with intracranial electrodes and seizure focus resections.

Wide-ranging support services

It is common to experience anxiety, depression, or other uncomfortable feelings due to the uncertainties of living with epilepsy. We provide education, support groups, and resources through the Epilepsy Foundation of Western Pennsylvania to support you through any emotional challenges.

Focus on research

Our epilepsy specialists are national leaders in epilepsy research. This focus helps us offer promising treatments, such as novel medications, before they are widely available.

Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Our state-of-the-art testing facility (EMU) for individualized seizure evaluation for epilepsy treatment provides video and continuous EEG monitoring to help localize your seizures.

About the Joseph and Kathleen Guyaux Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

At AHN, we provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment services to address every aspect of your epilepsy care. Our epilepsy specialists are highly experienced in the latest epilepsy treatments, including innovative minimally invasive and robotic procedures. See what makes these treatments so effective by learning more about epilepsy.

Meet our team

Department of Neurology

Department of Neurosurgery

Contact us

To schedule an appointment or to learn more about services at the Joseph and Kathleen Guyaux Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, call (412) 359-8850.

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