MeriemKBensalem-OwenMDFAES, FANA, FACNS

Epilepsy, Neurophysiology

Professor of Neurology, President of the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana (EFKY), Director of the Epilepsy Program, Director of the Epilepsy Fellowship Training Program, University of Kentucky College of Medicine

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Overview of Dr. Bensalem-Owen

Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen is a neurologist in Lexington, KY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, UK Good Samaritan Hospital, and University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. She specializes in epilepsy and neurophysiology and is experienced in general neurology, electroencephalography, epilepsy, and clinical neurophysiology.

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740 Rose St
# J401
Lexington, KY 40536
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Education & Training

University of MichiganFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 2003 - 2004
University of Kentucky College of MedicineResidency, Neurology, 1999 - 2003
University D'Alger, Inst Natl D'Ensign Sup En Sci MedClass of 1997

Certifications & Licensure

KY State Medical License 2001 - 2025
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Epilepsy

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

President Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana (EFKY), 2021
Secretary & Treasurer National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC), 2020
Treasurer American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS), 2020
Women in Medicine and Science Leadership Award in recognition of Exemplary Leadership and Professional Excellence College of Medicine University of Kentucky, 2018
Member, Board of Directors National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC), 2017
Member, Council American Clinical Neurophysiology (ACNS), 2017
Outstanding Mentor in Neurology Award University of Kentucky, Department of Neurology, 2016
Member, Board of Directors Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana (EFKY), 2015
Teacher Who Made a Difference University of Kentucky, College of Education, 2015
“Champions in Health” Award Recognized as the “2009 Volunteer of the Year” by the Epilepsy Foundation Kentuckiana (EFKY) Community Health Charities Louisville, KY, 2010
Abraham Flexner Master Educator Award in the area of Outstanding Teaching Contribution or Mentorship University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, 2006
Clinical Housestaff Teaching Award for Outstanding Teaching in Third-Year Clerkships University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, 2003
Chief Resident - Neurology University of Kentucky, 2002
Elected Honorary Member Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2002
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Clinical Trials

A Study of the Structure and Function of the Retina in Adult Patients With Refractory Complex Partial Seizures Treated With Vigabatrin (Sabril®) Start of enrollment: 2010 Dec 01
Completed
Phase 4

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

18 citations
Tonic glutamate in CA1 of aging rats correlates with phasic glutamate dysregulation during seizure
Michelle L. Stephens, Anne Williamson, Megan E. Deel, Meriem Bensalem-Owen, Verda A. Davis
Epilepsia. 2014-11-01
5 citations
Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship Program Directors Survey on a Standardized Fellowship Match Process: A Call for Action.
Ioannis Karakis, Lynn Liu, Meriem Bensalem-Owen, Suzette M LaRoche, Jaime R. Lopez
Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology. 2021-04-14
10 citations
Artifacts That Can Be Misinterpreted as Interictal Discharges.
Sally Mathias, Meriem Bensalem-Owen
Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology. 2019-07-01

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