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Joseph Sirven, MD, Neurology, Scottsdale, AZ

Joseph I Sirven MD FAAN, FAES, FANA (He/Him)

Epilepsy, Neurophysiology


Chair Emeritus, Department of Neurology Mayo Clinic in Arizona

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  • 13400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259

  • Phone+1 480-342-2000

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Summary

  • Joseph Sirven, MD, based in Scottsdale, AZ, is a neurologist specializing in epilepsy and neurophysiology. He completed his medical education at Louisiana State University and further specialized through a fellowship in epilepsy at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Sirven has been a neurologist and epileptologist at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale since 1999 and holds professorial roles at both the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Arizona State University. His expertise spans general neurology, aerospace neurology, temporal lobe epilepsy, and electroencephalography. Dr. Sirven has contributed to several publications in epilepsy and neurophysiology and has been involved in the Epilepsy Phenome/Genome Project. He has received multiple CMS Meaningful Use Stage certifications.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Epilepsy, 1996
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Neurology, 1990 - 1994
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 1990
  • Georgetown University
    Georgetown UniversityB.S., Biology, 1981 - 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • NH State Medical License
    NH State Medical License 2015 - Present
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2018 - 2027
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2015 - 2027
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2014 - 2027
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2015 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • Clinical Neurophysiology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Epilepsy
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Epilepsy
  • Clinical Neurophysiology
    American Board of Clinical NeurophysiologyClinical Neurophysiology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart (Clinical), Cerner Corporation, 2014-2015, 2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification HealthSentry, Cerner Corporation, 2014-2015, 2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2014-2015, 2017

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Cannabis, cannabidiol, and epilepsies: The truth is somewhere in the middle  
    Sirven JI, Epilepsy & Behavior, 1/1/2014
  • The epilepsy phenome/genome project  
    EPGP Collaborative, Abou-Khalil B, Alldredge B, Bautista J, Berkovic S, Bluvstein J, Boro A et al, Clin Trials, 8/1/2013
  • Research implications of the Institute of Medicine Report, Epilepsy Across the Spectrum: Promoting Health and Understanding  
    Hesdorffer DC, Beck V, Begley CE, Bishop ML, Cushner-Weinstein S, Holmes GL, Shafer PO, Sirven JI , Austin JK, Epiplesia, 2/1/2013

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Attitudes toward driving motor vehicles in people with epilepsy: comparing a reporting vs. non-reporting state.
    Drazkowski J, Neiman E, Sirven JI , Noe KH, Epilepsia, 11/1/2009
  • Risk of choking and aspiration during epileptic seizures: a retrospective review from an epilepsy monitoring unit.
    Noe K, Tapsell LM, Sirven JI , Drazkowski JF, Epilepsia, 11/1/2009
  • Comparison of the MMPI-2 and the MMPI-2-RF in an EMU population.
    Locke DE, Kirlin KA, Hurst DF, Osborne D, Drazkowski JF, Sirven JI , Noe KH, Epilepsia, 11/1/2009

Lectures

  • Advances in Epilepsy Therapy. 
    Phoenix, AZ - 7/1/2014
  • Epilepsy Grand Rounds. 
    Washington, DC - 7/1/2014
  • AED Update 2013. 
    Cleveland, OH - 2/1/2013

Other

  • Bridging core competencies and outcomes measurement together: a web-based monograph. 
    Sirven JI , Andreasen L, Peterson M, Fiscar M, Redinger L, Barker P, Alliance for CME
    1/1/2005
  • Efficacy and adverse-events profiles: first- and second-generation antiepileptic drugs. 
    Sirven JI, Princeton Media
    1/1/2005
  • Complimentary/Alternative Medicine and Seizures. 
    Sirven JI, Monograph: Profiles in Seizure Management
    1/1/2005

Authored Content

  • AAN 2021 Study Preview: Social Determinants and EpilepsyApril 2021

Press Mentions

  • Epilepsy Patients Navigate a Murky, Unregulated CBD Market
    Epilepsy Patients Navigate a Murky, Unregulated CBD MarketJuly 10th, 2022
  • AAN 2021 Study Preview: Social Determinants and Epilepsy
    AAN 2021 Study Preview: Social Determinants and EpilepsyApril 12th, 2021
  • Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder Awareness
    Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder AwarenessNovember 5th, 2020

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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