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Dr. Michael Dominic Privitera, MD

Neurology, Epileptology, Other Specialty
45 years of experience
Uc Gardner Neuroscience Institute 3113 Bellevue Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219

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Brief Intro

Michael Privitera, MD, is the Director of the Epilepsy Center at the University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute. He has been a Neurologist at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for more than 25 years and a Professor of Neurology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine for 14 of those years. Dr. Privitera is an internationally recognized expert on advanced treatments for epilepsy and has dedicated his career to discovering new treatments and caring for people with epilepsy. He established the Epilepsy Center over 25 years ago as the first comprehensive epilepsy program in the region. He has published over 100 scientific articles and a book on epilepsy, and has directed over 50 clinical studies on epilepsy treatment. his extensive medical experience Dr. Privitera was honored with the Health Care Heroes Innovator Award in 2004 and as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society in 2003. He was the Editor of Epilepsy Quarterly for 6 years, has directed the two largest courses on epilepsy in the world at the American Epilepsy Society and American Academy of Neurology Annual Meetings, and trained more than 30 fellows in epilepsy and EEG. Dr. Privitera has served multiple roles over the past 25 years including Medical Director and Chair of Clinical Practice and Research Committees for UC Physicians, the Administrative and Clinical Vice Chair in the Department of Neurology at UC Health, Director of the Clinical Neurophysiology/Epilepsy Fellowship program. Dr. Privitera gives back to the community in his roles as Medical Director of the Charles L. Shor Foundation for Epilepsy Research, a member of the Board of Directors for the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati, and as Treasurer of the American Epilepsy Society.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Cleveland Clinic Health System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med - 1980

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Uc Gardner Neuroscience Institute
3113 Bellevue Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Epileptology
Neurology
Other Specialty

Conditions Addressed

Restless Leg Syndrome
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Intracranial Injury
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Insomnia
Tension Headache
Dementia
Epilepsy
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Hemorrhagic stroke
Ischemic Stroke

Procedures Performed

Lumbar Puncture
Neurological Testing
Sleep and EEG Testing

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Gilsbar 360 Alliance
Humana
HealthFirst (NY)
Medicare
Aetna Better Health
Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Oscar Health Insurance
CHAMPVA
Meritain Health
Buckeye Health Plan
Molina Healthcare
Paramount Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare
Anthem Blue Cross
Tricare
MDwise
Aetna
HealthSmart
Ohio Health Choice
Wellcare
MediGold

Cancer 32
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 41
Orthopedics 69
Neurology & Neurosurgery 47
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 66
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 71
Diabetes & Endocrinology 23
Children's Hospital 12
Urology 62
Psychiatry 59
Geriatrics 56
Rehabilitation 45
Obsterics & Gynecology 9
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 5
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 29