the actual surgery is performed by a neurosurgeon with specialized training and experience in pediatric epilepsy surgery. however prior to the surgery the patient must be evaluated by a team of epileptologists neuroradiologists neuropsychologists and neurosurgeons with specialized training in patients with refractory epilepsy. most of these teams are in large academic medical centers with affiliations to medical schools. the team will tailor the surgery for each child on an individual basis.
who performs pediatric epilepsy surgery?