Dr. Kathryn Elkins discusses what an EEG study is, how it works, and how it is used to diagnose epilepsy. Dr. Elkins is a pediatric neurologist who cares for patients from birth to 18 years old. She specializes in diagnosing and treating general neurological diseases, epilepsy, and genetic epilepsy. She provides EEG interpretations and ketogenic diet recommendations to help patients identify and manage their epilepsy, respectively.

Dr. Elkins’ mission is to provide highquality, comprehensive neurological care to patients and their families, ensuring they have the most uptodate treatment options and proper education to make informed medical decisions.

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