Continuous, Specialized Epilepsy Care From Infancy Through Adulthood
At Georgia Epilepsy & Neurology Institute, we provide something truly rare in epilepsy care: a unified, lifelong treatment model where infants, children, adolescents, and adults receive expert care from the same highly trained epileptologists.
This eliminates the stress of transitioning between pediatric and adult neurology clinics and ensures every patient receives consistent, evidence‑based care at every stage of life.
Our team — led by Dr. Ki Hyeong Lee and Dr. Joo Hee Seo — is dual‑trained and deeply experienced in all facets of epilepsy care, including diagnostics, medication management, surgical evaluation, and access to pioneering clinical trials such as gene‑targeted therapies.
Why Lifespan Epilepsy Care Matters
Epilepsy is not a static condition. It evolves with age, development, hormones, lifestyle, and comorbidities. A lifespan model ensures:
- Seamless continuity from childhood to adulthood
- Unified medical records and treatment philosophy
- Consistent monitoring of long‑term outcomes
- Age‑appropriate treatment adjustments
- Reduced risk of gaps in care during adolescence
- Stronger relationships with families and caregivers
This approach is especially valuable for patients with genetic epilepsies, developmental epileptic encephalopathies, refractory epilepsy, and conditions requiring long‑term monitoring.
Pediatric Epilepsy Care (Infants, Children & Adolescents)
Children with epilepsy require specialized evaluation and treatment tailored to their developing brains. Our pediatric services include:
- Evaluation of first seizures
- Management of genetic and developmental epilepsies
- Infantile spasms and early‑life epileptic encephalopathies
- Lennox‑Gastaut, Dravet, CDKL5, and other rare syndromes
- Ketogenic diet therapy coordination
- School and safety planning
- Family‑centered education and support
Dr. Seo brings extensive expertise in pediatric epilepsy, ensuring compassionate, developmentally appropriate care.
Adolescent & Transitional Epilepsy Care
The transition from pediatric to adult care is a vulnerable period for many patients. Our unified model prevents the common pitfalls of fragmented care.
We focus on:
- Medication adjustments for hormonal changes
- Driving, independence, and lifestyle counseling
- Mental health and quality‑of‑life support
- Preparing teens for self‑management
- Coordinated transition to adult‑focused care within the same practice
Families appreciate that their child does not have to “start over” with a new neurologist.
Adult Epilepsy Care
Adults with epilepsy benefit from long‑term, personalized management that adapts to life changes, including work, pregnancy, aging, and comorbid conditions.
Our adult epilepsy services include:
- Medication optimization
- Pre‑surgical evaluation
- VNS, RNS, and DBS candidacy assessment
- Pregnancy and women’s health counseling
- Safety planning for work, driving, and home
- Management of refractory epilepsy
- Coordination with Emory Health for advanced surgical options
Dr. Lee brings deep expertise in complex adult epilepsy and long‑term management.
Advanced Diagnostics Across the Lifespan
We provide age‑appropriate diagnostic tools for accurate evaluation at every stage:
- Standard EEG
- Ambulatory EEG (24–72 hours)
- Long term Video EEG when indicated
- MRI and neuroimaging coordination
- Genetic and metabolic testing pathways
Our epileptologists interpret all studies directly, ensuring precision and clinical relevance.
Collaboration With Emory & CHOA
For patients requiring advanced interventions, we maintain close partnerships with:
- Emory Epilepsy Center — for adult epilepsy surgery, RNS/DBS, advanced imaging
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) — for pediatric epilepsy surgery and complex pediatric cases
These collaborations ensure our patients have access to the full spectrum of epilepsy care, from community‑based management to tertiary‑level interventions.
Innovation & Clinical Trials
We offer access to emerging therapies, including:
- Gene‑targeted treatments
- Novel antiseizure medications
- Precision medicine approaches
- Research‑driven care pathways
Families benefit from cutting‑edge options typically available only at major academic centers.
A Unified, Compassionate Approach
Our philosophy is simple: Epilepsy care should be continuous, coordinated, and centered on the patient’s entire life journey.
We provide:
- Long‑term relationships with patients and families
- Clear communication and shared decision‑making
- Support for school, work, and daily life
- A calm, welcoming environment
- Time for questions, education, and reassurance
Whether a patient is 6 months old or 60 years old, we are here to guide them every step of the way.