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Epilepsy (often referred to as a seizure disorder) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. The condition is named from the Greek epileps...

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Recommendation: UVA - Epilepsy Surgery
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If you are going to UVA for epilepsy surgery, avoid Dr. Fountain.

I had a consultation in 12/07, and he was abrupt and insensitive. He also hadn't bothered to read my records, which that office insists you send two weeks before your appointment.
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Dr. Puri is my daughter neorologist. He is the greatest doctor that I have ever encountered. He is awsome with her. While he is talking to me, he's also playing with her. For a little girl who is scared to death of doctors, she gets so excited when she is going to see Dr. Puri. "
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