Breakthrough Epilepsy Surgery Brings New Hope to Patients in the Rio Grande Valley

Epilepsy, a chronic neurological condition affecting millions worldwide, has found new hope in the Rio Grande Valley. On June 12, 2024, a groundbreaking procedure was performed at DHR Health—the first epilepsy surgery of its kind in the region, marking a new era of specialized care for local epilepsy patients. Dante Enriquez, a 24-year-old resident of the Rio Grande Valley, became the first patient to undergo the procedure, transforming his life after years of debilitating seizures.