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Susan Levy, MD is a Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology at Yale University School of Medicine, specializing in pediatric neurology with a focus on clinical neurophysiology and pediatric epilepsy. She practices at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital as part of the Yale Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, where she cares for patients in the epilepsy monitoring unit.
Dr. Levy completed her medical education and training through the following path:
- MD from Wake Forest University School of Medicine (1978)
- Residency at Wake Forest University (1981)
- Residency at University of Massachusetts Medical Center (1984)
- Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital (1985)
Dr. Levy's research and clinical work centers on pediatric epilepsy, with particular expertise in childhood seizure disorders and electroencephalography (EEG). Her work has significantly contributed to understanding epilepsy outcomes in children, treatment efficacy, and the relationship between epilepsy and educational needs. She has a special interest in supporting families through the challenges of pediatric epilepsy diagnosis and management.
Her publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on pediatric epilepsy outcomes, with emphasis on remission rates, seizure recurrence, and the impact of epilepsy on children's development and education. Her work spans clinical studies on treatment approaches, diagnostic accuracy of epilepsy syndromes, and the implications of neuroimaging findings in newly diagnosed pediatric epilepsy cases.
Dr. Levy has received significant recognition for her clinical excellence:
- Connecticut Magazine Top Docs 2015
- Connecticut Magazine Top Docs 2016
- Connecticut Magazine Top Docs 2017-2020
As a dedicated clinician-educator, Dr. Levy supports families through the challenging journey of pediatric epilepsy diagnosis and management. Her clinical work at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital focuses on providing comprehensive care for children with neurological disorders, particularly epilepsy. She has contributed to advancing the field through research examining critical questions about pediatric epilepsy outcomes and treatment approaches.
Dr. Levy is actively involved with the Yale Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and the Pediatric Epilepsy Program, where she provides specialized care and contributes to multidisciplinary approaches to managing childhood epilepsy.
