Nicholas Pete Poolos, MD, PhD
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Nicholas Pete Poolos, MD, PhD
Medical Specialties
- Epileptology
- Neurology
- Epilepsy
Locations
About Nicholas Pete Poolos
Nicholas Poolos MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurologist who specializes in the treatment of adults with epilepsy. He is an expert in the assessment of all types of epilepsy and seizure disorders. Dr. Poolos constantly strives to provide the best control of seizures using all available medications and surgical approaches. He believes in bringing the patient into all treatment decision-making.
Dr. Poolos's expertise is particularly focused on the treatment of medically refractory epilepsy, that is, seizures that have not responded to treatment. He brings to this approach results from research performed at the Regional Epilepsy Center (REC) and consultation with other neurologists and neurosurgeons at the REC.
Dr. Poolos is a professor of Neurology, Interim Chair of Neurology, Director, UW Regional Epilepsy Center.
Personal Interests
Dr. Poolos enjoys spending time with family, getting into the outdoors of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and following the Seahawks (Go Hawks!)
Education and Training
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Stanford University School of MedicineMedical education, 1991Kaiser Permanente Medical CenterInternship, Internal MedicineBrigham and Women's HospitalResidency, NeurologyBaylor College of MedicineFellowshipBaylor College of MedicineTeaching Appointment
Board Certifications
- Neurology, 1998, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology