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Elaine Wirrell, MD, Child Neurology, Rochester, MN, Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester

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Child Neurology Rochester, MN

Director of Pediatric Epilepsy at Mayo Clinic. Co-founder of the Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium. Professor of Neurology at Mayo Clinic.

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Education & Training

  • University of British Columbia
    University of British ColumbiaClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2012 - 2018
  • Royal College of CanadaChild Neurology
  • Royal College of CanadaPediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Clinician Award Mayo Clinic, 2016

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Correction to: Treatment Strategies for Dravet Syndrome  
    Elaine C Wirrell, Kelly G Knupp, CNS Drugs
  • Why West? Comparisons of Clinical, Genetic and Molecular Features of Infants with and Without Spasms  
    Jason Coryell, Joseph E Sullivan, William B Dobyns, John R Mytinger, Annapurna Poduri, Nicole Ryan, Tobias Loddenkemper, Courtney Wusthoff, Elaine C Wirrell, Kelly G K..., PLoS One

Authored Content

  • Impact of Prior Authorization of Antiepileptic Drugs in Children with EpilepsyMay 2018
  • Impact of Prior Authorization of Antiepileptic Drugs in Children with EpilepsyMay 2018
  • Ketogenic Diet Therapy in Infants: Efficacy and TolerabilityFebruary 2018
  • Ketogenic Diet Therapy in Infants: Efficacy and TolerabilityFebruary 2018
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Press Mentions

  • ProfNet Expert Alerts Available on Winter Health Habits, Raising an Aging Parent, Adult ADHD and More
    ProfNet Expert Alerts Available on Winter Health Habits, Raising an Aging Parent, Adult ADHD and MoreDecember 13th, 2019
  • In the Pipeline-Epilepsy Cannabidiol Oil Reduces Drop Seizures in Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
    In the Pipeline-Epilepsy Cannabidiol Oil Reduces Drop Seizures in Lennox-Gastaut SyndromeMarch 22nd, 2018
  • A Novel Approach to Epilepsy Surgery Allows a Young Woman to Enjoy Her Life Again
    A Novel Approach to Epilepsy Surgery Allows a Young Woman to Enjoy Her Life AgainJanuary 19th, 2017
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Committees

  • Co-Chair, ILAE Nosology and Definitions Committee 2017 - Present
  • Chair, AES Pediatric Content Committee 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations