Irina Podkorytova

Irina Podkorytova, M.D., is a Physician Scientist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center's Department of Neurology, specializing in epilepsy neurophysiology and surgical evaluation since 2019. She joined after completing fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center and UT Southwestern. Her roles include supervising invasive EEG evaluations using stereotactic and subdural electrodes.

Education: Perm State Medical Academy (M.D.), neurology residency at Children’s Hospital in Kurgan, Russia, followed by specialized fellowships in epilepsy neurophysiology and clinical research.

Research focuses on epilepsy surgery outcomes, genetic influences, seizure localization via stereo-EEG (SEEG), and innovative technologies like wearable seizure detection systems. Key areas include mesial temporal lobe epilepsy, insular cortex seizures, and pediatric/mutational epilepsy cases.

Her work bridges clinical practice and research, addressing challenges in surgical decision-making for complex epilepsy cases and optimizing patient care during pandemics. Collaborations with multidisciplinary teams enhance surgical strategies and postoperative management protocols.