Atif Tahir Sheikh, MD
Assistant Professor, Neurology
Director, Epilepsy Fellowship Program
Associate Program Director, Adult Neurology Residency Program
Areas of Interest
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.
About
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.
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Doctor of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Internship in Internal Medicine
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
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Residency in Neurology
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
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Fellowship in Epilepsy
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
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Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology
Northwestern Memorial Hospital