Dr. Joo Hee Seo, MD

Epileptologist & Director of Georgia Epilepsy & Neurology Institute
Affiliated with Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Innovative, Compassionate, and Research-Driven Epilepsy Care

Dr. Joo Hee Seo is a highly respected pediatric neurologist and epileptologist specializing in complex epilepsy management and dietary therapies. As the Director of the Ketogenic Diet Clinic at the Georgia Epilepsy & Neurology Institute, Dr. Seo integrates clinical excellence, compassionate care, and cutting-edge research to help children and families living with epilepsy achieve improved outcomes and better quality of life.

With over 20 years of global experience in neurology and pediatric epilepsy, Dr. Seo is recognized for her leadership in ketogenic dietary therapy, refractory epilepsy management, and advanced neurodiagnostic techniques.

Education and Training

Dr. Seo completed her Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Medical Science (MMSc) degrees at Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea. She also pursued doctoral research focused on pediatric neurology and epilepsy before expanding her training internationally at world-renowned medical centers:

  • Fellowship in Epilepsy, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Ohio, USA

  • Exchange Fellowship, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • Pediatric Neurology Fellowship, Severance Children’s Hospital, Yonsei University

  • Pediatric Residency, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando, FL

Her international background brings a diverse perspective to pediatric epilepsy treatment and family-centered care.

Board Certifications and Licensure

  • American Board of Pediatrics – Certified
  • Korean Pediatric Neurology Board – Certified
  • USMLE/ECFMG Certified
  • Licensed in Florida and Georgia
  • Member, American Epilepsy Society
  • Member, International Neurological Ketogenic Society
  • Advisory Board Member, Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance

Clinical Focus and Expertise

Dr. Seo’s clinical work centers on treating drug-resistant and complex forms of epilepsy with precision and empathy. Her areas of expertise include:

  • Pediatric and Adolescent Epilepsy

  • Ketogenic Diet and Dietary Therapy for Epilepsy

  • Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet Syndromes

  • Genetic and Metabolic Epilepsies

  • Neuroimaging and EEG/ECoG Analysis

  • Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

  • Epilepsy Surgery Evaluation and Palliative Surgery

  • Autoimmune and Channelopathy-Related Epilepsies

Her holistic approach combines advanced diagnostics with personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s neurological and developmental needs.

Research and Publications

Dr. Seo is a published author of over 20 peer-reviewed studies in leading scientific journals such as Neurology, Epilepsia, BMC Neurology, and Brain & Development. Her research contributions include groundbreaking studies on:

  • Functional neuroimaging in pediatric epilepsy
  • Autoimmune encephalitis and its clinical spectrum
  • Intraoperative electrocorticography and surgical outcomes
  • Cultural adaptation of ketogenic diet therapies in Asia

Her collaborations with leading neurologists and institutions have shaped best practices in epilepsy management worldwide.

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Seo’s commitment to medical excellence and patient care has earned her numerous honors:

  • AdventHealth World Class Physician Award (2023)
  • Orlando Premier Doctors Award (2024)
  • Patient Experience Top Performer, Press Ganey (2018)
  • Top Scholar Fellowship, American Epilepsy Society
  • National Epifellow Scholarship, AES
  • Excellence in Pediatric Residency, Yonsei University

Professional and Hospital Affiliations

  • Georgia Epilepsy & Neurology Institute
  • Emory University
  • Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA)
  • Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (Past)
  • AdventHealth for Children (Past)
  • AdventHealth Orlando (Past)

Why Families Choose Dr. Seo

Families value Dr. Seo’s combination of medical precision, empathy, and education-based care. She takes time to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and long-term management strategies in clear, reassuring terms. Dr. Seo’s multidisciplinary approach ensures each child receives comprehensive care from a unified team focused on improved seizure control and developmental outcomes.

Her dedication to her patients extends beyond treatment — she empowers families to understand and participate in their child’s healing journey.

Schedule a Consultation

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Joo Hee Seo at the Georgia Epilepsy & Neurology Institute, or to learn more about her expertise in pediatric epilepsy and ketogenic dietary therapy, please contact us or call our office.

Experience world-class epilepsy care guided by compassion, science, and hope.