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EDINBURG, Texas – DHR Health is pleased to announce that its Epilepsy Center has been officially accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). This is the highest level of accreditation available for epilepsy care in the United States. Additionally, this achievement marks a historic milestone as the DHR Health Epilepsy Center is the first and only nationally accredited facility located south of San Antonio and Houston.
An accredited NAEC epilepsy center offers specialized, multidisciplinary care designed to improve seizure control, particularly for drug-resistant epilepsy. Benefits include access to advanced diagnostics (video EEG/imaging), comprehensive surgical options, expert care teams, and specialized services like psychological counseling and specialized epilepsy management.
The designation by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers is awarded only to centers that meet rigorous standards for patients, staffing, technology, and outcomes. DHR Health joins an elite group of institutions nationwide recognized for excellence in epilepsy care.
“The achievement is not only a milestone for DHR Health but for the entire South Texas community,” said Dr. Leonel Estofan, DHR Health neurologist who specializes in epilepsy and who oversees DHR Health’s Epilepsy Center of Excellence. “It reflects our mission to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care and to lead with innovation and clinical excellence.”
“Joining the elite ranks of NAEC-accredited centers confirms that our surgical staffing, technology, and clinical outcomes meet the highest standards of excellence in the nation and further ensures that patients with complex, drug-resistant epilepsy do not need to travel out of the area for world-class neurosurgical care,” said Dr. Juan Torres-Reveron, DHR Health Neurosurgeon.
Key benefits of NAEC-accredited centers include:
High-Level Expertise: Access to epileptologists, specialized neurosurgeons, and neurophysiologists.
Advanced Diagnostics: Specialized Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMUs) with video-EEG to accurately diagnose seizure types and focus points.
Comprehensive Treatments: Access to advanced surgical procedures.
Comprehensive Care Approach: Care often includes specialized nurse practitioners, psychologists, and social workers to address the impact of epilepsy on life.
Specialty Services: Treatment for comorbid conditions like depression/anxiety, genetics counseling, and pregnancy planning.
At the DHR Health Epilepsy Center, there is a full spectrum of care for people living with epilepsy—from diagnostics and surgical treatment to ongoing support and education. The DHR Health Epilepsy Center is home to the region’s only epilepsy surgical program using the ROSA robot and the only ABRET-certified EEG lab in South Texas. Dr. Leonel Estofan is a neurologist who specializes in epilepsy, and Dr. Juan Torres-Reveron is a neurosurgeon who specializes in epilepsy surgery.
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures. A person may be diagnosed with epilepsy after two or more unprovoked seizures—or after a single seizure with a high likelihood of recurrence. While some seizures are linked to brain injury or genetics, many cases of epilepsy have no identifiable cause.
If you would like more information about the DHR Health Epilepsy Center, please call (956) 362-8500 or visit https://dhrhealth.com/epilepsy.
