Dr. Ki Hyeong Lee, MD

Dr. Lee earned both his Doctor of Medicine and Master of Science degrees from Seoul National University College of Medicine.
He completed his residency in Adult Neurology and fellowships in Stroke and Epilepsy Research at Seoul National University Hospital.
Dr. Lee further specialized through elite U.S. fellowships:

• Epilepsy Research Fellowship – Mayo Foundation

• Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship – Medical College of Georgia

• Child Neurology Fellowship – Medical College of Georgia

To complement his medical expertise with organizational strategy, he earned an MBA from the University of Cincinnati College of Business.

• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) – Child Neurology

• ABPN Subspecialty Certification in Epilepsy

• Korean Board of Adult Neurology

• Licensed in Georgia and Florida

These certifications reflect Dr. Lee’s dedication to maintaining the highest professional standards and clinical excellence in neurology and epilepsy.

Dr. Lee has held prominent leadership positions shaping epilepsy programs nationwide:

• Executive Medical Director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center (AdventHealth)
• Medical Director, Child Neurology (AdventHealth for Children)
• Director, Clinical Neurophysiology & Epilepsy Surgery Program (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital)
• Director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Program (Medical College of Georgia)
• Associate Professor, Neurology & Pediatrics (University of Cincinnati)

Currently, Dr. Lee serves as a faculty-affiliated neurologist at Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, where he continues to advance clinical research and patient outcomes in pediatric and adult epilepsy care.

Dr. Lee’s multidisciplinary expertise spans both adult and pediatric neurology, with key interests including:

• Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

• Pediatric and Adult Neurophysiology (EEG, MEG, ECoG)

• Epilepsy Surgery Evaluation & Laser Ablation Techniques

• Genetic and Metabolic Epilepsies

• Minimally Invasive Neuromodulation (VNS, ROSA, LITT)

• Status Epilepticus and Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

• Functional Neuroimaging (PET, SPECT, MRI)

• Artificial Intelligence Applications in Seizure Detection and Mapping

Dr. Lee’s individualized care model blends advanced analytics with a deep understanding of patient needs, ensuring precision treatment and compassionate follow-through.

Dr. Lee has authored or co-authored more than 70 peer-reviewed publications in leading medical journals including Neurology, Epilepsia, and Epilepsy & Behavior.
His pioneering studies cover functional brain mapping, pediatric epilepsy surgery, and AI-driven neurodiagnostics.

He has contributed to influential academic texts such as Cell Death and Diseases of the Nervous System and Neurology, 2nd Edition, and continues to lead clinical trials exploring novel therapies for intractable epilepsy.

• Young Investigator Award, American Epilepsy Society
• Junior Investigator Award, Korean American Neuroscience Society
• Resident Scholarship, American Academy of Neurology

Dr. Lee’s professional affiliations include the American Epilepsy Society, American Academy of Neurology, and Child Neurology Society.

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