Pediatric Epileptologist (MD/DO) - UNC School of Medicine

The UNC School of Medicine has a long-standing tradition of excellence in patient care, education, and research. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and the broader communities we serve. We are committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and collaborative environment that supports faculty, staff, and learner development while promoting professionalism, lifelong learning, and personal and professional sustainability. Through close partnership with UNC Health, we advance our shared commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
The UNC Department of Neurology is seeking a Pediatric Epileptologist to join its growing and collaborative team.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive clinical care in pediatric neurology and epilepsy

Participate in inpatient general child neurology and epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) services

Interpret routine EEGs, stereo-EEGs, evoked potentials, and long-term video EEGs

Participate in pre-surgical diagnostic evaluations for pediatric epilepsy

Conduct pediatric neurology and epilepsy subspecialty outpatient clinics

Teach and supervise residents and fellows during inpatient and outpatient rotations

Clinical Expertise
Experience with multimodal epilepsy surgery diagnostic evaluations

Planning and interpretation of stereo-EEG for seizure localization

Collaborative surgical planning with pediatric neurosurgery

Familiarity with advanced surgical and neuromodulation approaches, including Laser interstitial thermal ablation (LITT) and Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for pediatric patients

Working knowledge of high-density scalp EEG recordings

Experience with subdural grid and depth electrode stereotactic techniques for pre-surgical epilepsy evaluation

Highlights
Practice in a Level 4 NAEC-designated epilepsy center

Work within a mature, multidisciplinary epilepsy program

Join an experienced and respected team of epileptologists and neurologists

Participate in a growing program with opportunities to shape future direction

Deliver high-quality epilepsy care supported by strong institutional resources

Qualifications
MD, DO, or equivalent degree

Completion of an ACGME-accredited Child Neurology residency

Completion of an accredited Epilepsy fellowship

Eligible for or licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina

ABPN Board Certified in Child Neurology

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Epilepsy

Please send CVs to Laura Oakes at

Laura.Oakes@unchealth.unc.edu

Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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