New Onset Seizure Center
Introduction to the Program
The Epilepsy Program at Monmouth Medical Center now offers a specialized
center for patients who have experienced a recent seizure or seizure-like episode.
The New-Onset Seizure Center gives patients rapid access to epilepsy specialists
and the most accurate diagnostic techniques available.
As a result, patients receive advanced epilepsy care within a week of their
diagnosis.
The center is designed to provide prompt access to epilepsy specialists
who are trained to immediately interpret diagnostic studies, make medication
decisions, and (if necessary) arrange for timely referral to an epilepsy
monitoring unit (EMU) which can lead to more comprehensive evaluations,
including evaluations for epilepsy surgery.
Delays in accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment of epilepsy can
result in memory deficits, and loss of the ability to work and drive.
Patients who see an epilepsy specialist early in their treatment are more
likely to be prescribed medication suited to their current and future needs.
Our certified epilepsy center provides state-of-the-art diagnostic and
therapeutic expertise in all aspects of:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Advanced imaging techniques
- 24-hour inpatient EEG monitoring
You can download a referral form (pdf) on-line or call 732-923-5576 to schedule an appointment.
