Jacob Pellinen, MD

Epilepsy Neurologist

Dr. Jacob Pellinen is an Epilepsy Neurologist in Aurora, CO with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating epilepsy. As an Epilepsy Neurologist, Jacob Pellinen, MD performs epilepsy research, as well as tests and procedures to treat uncontrolled seizures. Epilepsy Neurology is a subspecialty of neurology that focuses on diagnosing and treating epilepsy. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Epilepsy Neurologists include seizure disorders: especially in pregnant women, patients who've had previously unsuccessful treatments, or those who've suffered epilepsy medication side effects. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Epilepsy Neurologists include electroencephalography, functional MRI, anticonvulsant medication, hemispherectomy, resective surgery, and deep brain stimulation.

Epilepsy is a subspecialty of neurology focused on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with epilepsy, including new-onset, medically refractory epilepsy, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and epilepsy in special populations (the elderly, women, patients with co-morbidities). Epilepsy is a multidisciplinary field that provides comprehensive care of the patient.

Clinical Neurophysiologist

Dr. Jacob Pellinen is a Clinical Neurophysiologist in Aurora, CO with special training and skill in managing neurological disorders. As a Clinical Neurophysiologist, Jacob Pellinen, MD performs with surgeons to guide them during procedures. Clinical Neurophysiology is the assessment of central and peripheral nervous system activity to diagnose and treat disease. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Clinical Neurophysiologists include sleep disorders, epilepsy, dementia, brain tumors, and Parkinsonu2019s disease. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Neurophysiologists include EMG, electronystagmography, and epilepsy monitoring.

Clinical Neurophysiology is a subspecialty with psychiatric or neurologic expertise in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders using combined clinical evaluation and electrophysiologic testing such as electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies (NCS).