KimfordJMeadorMD

Epilepsy

Professor, Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University

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Dr. Kimford Meador is a behavioral neurologist specializing in epilepsy, based in Palo Alto, CA. He completed his medical education at the Medical College of Georgia, followed by a neurology residency at the same institution and a fellowship at the University of Florida. Currently, he is Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine and has been since 2013. Dr. Meador is experienced in various neurological conditions, including epilepsy and cognitive disorders, and has published research on topics such as the cognitive & behavioral effects of epilepsy & its treatments, pregnancy & epilepsy including neurodevelomental effects of antiepileptic drug, and cognitive mechanisms including consciousness. He has conducted multiple clinical trials related to cognitive and developmental effects of epilepsy and its treatments. His work has been recognized with honors such as the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification.

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013
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PubMed

Author Response: Association of Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Medications With Creative and Executive Function at Age 4.5 Years.
Kimford J Meador, Morris J Cohen, David W Loring, Abigail G Matthews, Carrie Anne Brown
Neurology. 2025-03-25
Cognitive function at the time of focal epilepsy diagnosis is not associated with treatment resistance.
Jacob Pellinen, Stefan Sillau, Chris Morrison, Paul Maruff, Terence J O'Brien
Epilepsy & Behavior. 2025-02-08
Prediction of lacosamide concentrations to support dose optimization during pregnancy.
Jessica M Barry, Sílvia M Illamola, Page B Pennell, Catherine M Sherwin, Kimford J Meador
Epilepsia. 2025-02-01

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

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

Reassuring New Data on in Utero Exposure to Antiseizure MedsDecember 5th, 2024
No Link Between Antiseizure Drugs During Pregnancy, Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in KidsDecember 4th, 2024
Two Common Antiseizure Medications Do Not Harm Child NeurodevelopmentDecember 4th, 2024
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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
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