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4500 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224Phone+1 904-953-2000
Summary
- I am a Professor and Chair emeritus of the Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Currently, I am Professor of Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Florida. I am a sub specialist in epilepsy have board certification in Neurology, EEG, Clinical Neurophysiology and epilepsy.
I have published extensively and have edited several books.
In addition to practice and administration, I am past editor-in-Chief of epilepsy.com, the world's largest website devoted to the condition.
Last but not least, I am a health journalist, essayist and commentator with my work appearing on various media platforms such as NBC Latino, KJZZ radio Phoenix, the Arizona NPR affiliate and currently host and co-producer of Whats Health Got to do with it? a weekly radio health show on WJCT ( NPR- Northeast Florida).
Education & Training
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Epilepsy, 1996
- University of MinnesotaResidency, Neurology, 1990 - 1994
- Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 1990
- Georgetown UniversityB.S., Biology, 1981 - 1985
Certifications & Licensure
- NH State Medical License 2015 - Present
- AZ State Medical License 1999 - 2026
- VA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- FL State Medical License 2018 - 2025
- NV State Medical License 2015 - 2025
- WI State Medical License 2014 - 2025
- MN State Medical License 2015 - 2024
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Clinical Neurophysiology
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Epilepsy
- American Board of Clinical NeurophysiologyClinical Neurophysiology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctors:Arizona State Castle Connolly, 2013
- Distinguished Mayo Educator of The Year Mayo Clinic, 2008
- MacMillan Leadership Scholar Mayo Clinic in Arizona, 2008
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Clinical Trials
- Epilepsy Phenome/Genome Project Start of enrollment: 2007 Nov 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 153 citationsUltra-rare genetic variation in common epilepsies: a case-control sequencing study.Andrew S. Allen, Susannah T. Bellows, Samuel F. Berkovic, Joshua Bridgers, Rosemary Burgess
The Lancet. Neurology. 2017-02-01 - 1065 citationsDe novo mutations in epileptic encephalopathiesAndrew S. Allen, Samuel F. Berkovic, Patrick Cossette, Norman Delanty, Dennis J. Dlugos
Nature. 2013-09-12 - 22 citationsPhenotypic analysis of 303 multiplex families with common epilepsiesBassel Abou-Khalil, Zaid Afawi, Andrew S. Allen, Jocelyn F. Bautista, Susannah T. Bellows
Brain. 2017-01-01
Journal Articles
- Cannabis, cannabidiol, and epilepsies: The truth is somewhere in the middleSirven JI, Epilepsy & Behavior, 1/1/2014
- The epilepsy phenome/genome projectEPGP 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 UnderstandingHesdorffer DC, Beck V, Begley CE, Bishop ML, Cushner-Weinstein S, Holmes GL, Shafer PO, Sirven JI , Austin JK, Epiplesia, 2/1/2013
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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
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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
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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
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Authored Content
- AAN 2021 Study Preview: Social Determinants and EpilepsyApril 2021
Press Mentions
- Epilepsy Patients Navigate a Murky, Unregulated CBD MarketJuly 10th, 2022
- AAN 2021 Study Preview: Social Determinants and EpilepsyApril 12th, 2021
- Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder AwarenessNovember 5th, 2020
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Other Languages
- Spanish
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