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R Edward Faught Jr., MD, Neurology, Atlanta, GA, Emory University Hospital

R EdwardFaughtJr.MD

Neurology Atlanta, GA

Epilepsy, Neurophysiology

Professor of Neurology, Emory University

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Summary

  • I am a neurologist specializing in EEG and epilepsy. I direct the Emory Epilepsy Center.
    My research interests are antiepileptic drugs and pharmacoepidemiology.

Clinical Expertise

  • Electroencephalography, Epilepsy, Clinical neurophysiology

Education & Training

  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 1979 - 1980
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1977 - 1978
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1975 - 1977
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1973
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1972
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityAB, Social Relations, Cum Laude, 1964 - 1968

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License Active through 2010
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Clinical NeurophysiologyEEG

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Platinum Provider Award Emory Healthcare, 2019
  • Hans Berger Lecturer Award Medical College of Virginia, 2005
  • Fellow American Neurological Association, 2012
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Trigeminal stimulation: a superhighway to the brain? (editorial)  
    Faught E, Tatum WO, Neurology, 1/1/2013
  • Recurrent mutations in DNAJC5 cause autosomal dominant Kufs disease  
    Cadieux-Dion M, Andermann E, Lachance-Touchette P, Ansorge O, Meloche C, Barnabe’ A, Kuzniecky RI, Andermann F, Faught E, Leonberg S, Damiano JA, Berkovic SF, Rouleau..., Clinical Genetics, 1/1/2013
  • Tiagabine in clinical practice Effects on seizure control and behavior  
    Vossler DG, Morris GL, Harden CL, Montouris G, Faught E, Kanner AM, Fix A, French JA, Epilepsy and Behavior, 1/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Drug Tolerability, Dosing Frequency Impacts Adherence in Epilepsy
    Drug Tolerability, Dosing Frequency Impacts Adherence in EpilepsyJuly 6th, 2016

Committees

  • Chair, ILAE Task Force on Epilepsy in the Elderly 2017 - 2020

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations