Dr. Andrew Wilner, MD
Physician
Neurology
Specialty
Epilepsy
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Dr. Wilner specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of epilepsy with particular expertise in the use of anti-epileptic medications and epilepsy surgery.
As a neuro-hospitalist, Dr. Wilner treats patients with a variety of neurologic conditions in a hospital setting, including stroke and traumatic brain trauma.
As a neuro-hospitalist, Dr. Wilner treats patients with a variety of neurologic conditions in a hospital setting, including stroke and traumatic brain trauma.
About Dr. Andrew Wilner, MD
Andrew Wilner, MD., FAAN is Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis.
Dr. Wilner has additional qualifications as a clinical neurophysiologist.
Dr. Wilner has additional qualifications as a clinical neurophysiologist.
Dr. Wilner previously served as Medical Director of the Carolinas Epilepsy Center, Charlotte, NC, and then Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology at the Brown University School of Medicine in Providence, RI.
Dr. Wilner received the American Academy of Neurology's Creative Expression of Human Values Award (2001), the American Academy of Neurology's Journalism Fellowship for Excellence in Medical / Health Reporting (2008).
Dr. Andrew Wilner is the author of two books about epilepsy; "Epilepsy: 199 Answers" and "Epilepsy in Clinical Practice".
Conditions Treated
Epilepsy
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson's Disease
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Procedures & Services
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
MRI of the Head (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Patient Education Resources
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My father is taking levodopa for his Parkinson's Disease but his condition is worsening again. What can he do next?
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What can I do for my child's frequent headaches?
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What is disease-modifying therapy for multiple sclerosis?
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Disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) is a type of treatment that aims to slow down the progression of the disease and reduce the frequency and severity of relapses. DMTs work by...
When should I consider starting disease-modifying therapy for multiple sclerosis?
The decision to start disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) is usually based on the type and severity of the disease, as well as the person's individual needs and preferences...
The decision to start disease-modifying therapy (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS) is usually based on the type and severity of the disease, as well as the person's individual needs and preferences...
Education & Training
Dr. Wilner graduated from Yale University and Brown University School of Medicine.