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Kimford Meador, MD, Neurology, Palo Alto, CA

KimfordJMeadorMD

Neurology Palo Alto, CA

Epilepsy

Professor, Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University

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  • Office

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Palo Alto, CA 94305

Education & Training

  • University of Florida
    University of FloridaResidency, Neurology, 1983 - 1984
  • Medical College of Georgia
    Medical College of GeorgiaResidency, Neurology, 1980 - 1983
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1976 - 1977
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2013 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1977 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2002 - 2004
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1978 - 1987
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Changes in Seizure Frequency and Antiepileptic Therapy During Pregnancy  
    Page B Pennell, Jacqueline A French, Laura Kalayjian, Patricia Penovich, Evan Gedzelman, Alison M Pack, Kimford J Meador, The New England Journal of Medicine
  • Exposure of Infants Who Are Breastfed to Antiepileptic Drugs—Reply  
    Kimford J Meador, Page B Pennell, JAMA Neurology
  • Does Memantine Improve Memory in Subjects with Focal-Onset Epilepsy and Memory Dysfunction? A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial  
    Kimford J Meador, Lauren R Moo, Daniel B Hoch, Steven C Schachter, Epilepsy & Behavior

Authored Content

  • Exposure of Infants Who Are Breastfed to Antiepileptic Drugs—ReplyAugust 2020
  • Long-Term Effects of Adjunctive Perampanel on Cognition in Adolescents with Partial SeizuresJune 2018

Press Mentions

  • Study Shows No Link Between Paternal Valproate Use and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
    Study Shows No Link Between Paternal Valproate Use and Neurodevelopmental DisordersJune 6th, 2024
  • Rates of Psychiatric Symptoms up During Pregnancy with Epilepsy
    Rates of Psychiatric Symptoms up During Pregnancy with EpilepsyAugust 18th, 2022
  • Women with Epilepsy Have More Depression and Anxiety Symptoms During Pregnancy and Postpartum
    Women with Epilepsy Have More Depression and Anxiety Symptoms During Pregnancy and PostpartumAugust 17th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Emory Clinical Research Site For NextNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2011
  • Neurodevelopmental Effects Of Antiepileptic Drugs IINational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009
  • Neurodevelopmental Effects Of Antiepileptic Drugs IINational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2005–2007
  • Comparison Of Cognitive, Behavioral Effects Of Levetiracetam, CarbamazepineNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • Neurodevelopmental Effects Of Antiepileptic Drugs (Nead Study)National Center For Research Resources2005
  • Cognitive &Behavioral Effects Of Levetiracetam &Carbamazepine In Healthy AdultNational Center For Research Resources2005
  • Neurodevelopment Effects Of Antiepileptic DrugsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2004
  • Neurodevelopmental Effects Of Antiepileptic Drugs (Nead Study)National Center For Research Resources2004
  • Comparison Of The Cognitive And Behavioral Effects Of Levetiracetam And CarbamazNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Neurodevelopment Effects Of Antiepileptic DrugsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2002–2003
  • Neurodevelopment Effects Of Antiepileptic DrugsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2000–2001
  • In Vivo Probe Central Cholinergic SystemsNational Institute On Aging1986–1990