Atif Tahir Sheikh, MD

Assistant Professor – Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology

I have always been moved by how epilepsy can have a profound effect on a person’s life, impacting one’s physical and emotional health, family life/planning, and sense of independence. As a result, I believe that the management of epilepsy is more than just about controlling seizures, but also about giving patients back the confidence to live their lives. As a specialist in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology, I will provide comprehensive epilepsy care for patients to achieve these goals.

Clinical Interests

Management of refractory epilepsy through epilepsy surgery, including pre-surgical work up, intracranial EEG monitoring, and targeted treatment options.

Procedures and Research Interests

Epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, electroencephalography (EEG) in the EMU and ICU settings, stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG), intraoperative monitoring, and evoked potentials.

Education and Training

Degrees:

Doctor of Medicine (MD)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2014
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biological Sciences
North Carolina State University, 2009

Residencies:

Internship in Internal Medicine
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 2015
Residency in Neurology
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 2018

Fellowships:

Fellowship in Epilepsy
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 2019
Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 2020