Best Pediatric Neurology Specialists in Rochester, MN

Conditions treated Metabolic disorders Interests Neurologic manifestations of inherited metabolic disorders in children Neurodegenerative disorders Adult-onset neurometabolic disease

Dr. Jan-Mendelt Tillema, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Rochester, MN. She is 47 years old. Dr. Jan-Mendelt Tillema, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic-Rochester.

Conditions treated Absence seizure Epilepsy Febrile seizure Frontal lobe seizure Grand mal seizure Seizure Interests Pediatric epilepsy

Conditions treated Absence seizure Epilepsy Febrile seizure Frontal lobe seizure Grand mal seizure Seizure Interests Pediatric epilepsy

Elaine C. Wirrell, M.D., is the director of Pediatric Epilepsy at Mayo Clinic. Her clinical focus includes: Early-onset epilepsies and epileptic encephalopathies, including West syndrome, Dravet syndrome, myoclonic atonic epilepsy of Doose, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and CSWS Medically intractable pediatric epilepsy Ketogenic diet therapy Surgical therapy for epilepsy In addition to clinical activities, Dr. Wirrell is active in research and has authored expert content and published in high-impact journals. She is co-founder of the Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium, a multicenter group of pediatric epileptologists who collaborate on clinical research in early-life epilepsies. Her research focuses on the following areas: Predictors of medical intractability in pediatric epilepsy Optimizing early, accurate diagnosis and selection of best therapeutic options for children with epilepsy Detection and management of common comorbidities in pediatric epilepsy Dr. Wirrell provides mentorship to residents and fellows. She is the director of the Child and Adolescent Neurology Residency Training Program at Mayo Clinic.

Lily Wong-Kisiel, M.D., is a pediatric epileptologist. She is board certified in child neurology, clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy. She cares for infants, children and young adults with all spectrums of epilepsy. Her clinical interests include: Diagnostic workup of epilepsy due to brain malformations, genetic, metabolic or autoimmune causes Epilepsy surgery evaluation, including multimodal imaging and coordination of invasive EEG monitoring Individualized pharmacotherapy and dietary management of epilepsy Epilepsy care for Mayo Clinic Angelman Syndrome Clinic In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Wong-Kisiel is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. She is the associate director of the Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship training program at Mayo Clinic.

Conditions treated Metabolic disorders Interests Neurologic manifestations of inherited metabolic disorders in children Neurodegenerative disorders Adult-onset neurometabolic disease

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