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James Tao is a neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of seizures and epilepsy. He directs the Adult Epilepsy Center and the Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory at the University of Chicago. Dr. Tao has developed a skill set in utilizing surgery and neurostimulation devices to treat patients with medically resistant epilepsy, with a particular interest in minimally invasive surgery and laser ablation techniques. His clinical research focuses on employing electrophysiology and neuroimaging to localize seizure foci and guide epilepsy surgery. Additionally, Dr. Tao is engaged in studying the mechanisms of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), a leading cause of mortality in patients with chronic uncontrolled epilepsy. His work has been published in prestigious journals such as JAMA, Neurology, and Epilepsia. Moreover, he plays a significant role in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, directing the clinical neurophysiology fellowship program and delivering lectures at various national and international conferences.
Department of Philosophy