R EdwardFaughtJr.MD

Neurology • Atlanta, GA

Epilepsy, Neurophysiology

Professor of Neurology, Emory University

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Office
12 Executive Park Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone+1 404-778-3444

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

Certifications & Licensure

GA State Medical License 2009 - 2025
AL State Medical License 1980 - 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
Meritorious Service Medal US Army, 2006
Legion of Merit US Army, 2006
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal US Army, 2005
Best Doctors in Birmingham Birmingham Magazine, 2003
Joint Meritorious Unit Award US Army, 1996
Best Doctors Southeast 1996
Best Doctors in America 1994-1997, 2001-2002, 2004-2006, 2009-2013
Fellow American Academy of Neurology, 1988
Army Commendation Medal US Army, 1988, 1991
The Charles R.Walston Humanitarian Service Award (Edward Faught Award) Alabama Council on Epilepsy, 1986
National Volunteer Achievement Award Epilepsy Foundation, 1985
Eagle Scout Award Boy Scouts of America, 1963
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

69 citations
Detection of generalized tonic-clonic seizures using surface electromyographic monitoring
Jonathan J. Halford, Michael R. Sperling, Dileep Nair, Dennis J. Dlugos, William O. Tatum
Epilepsia. 2017-11-01
28 citations
BGG492 (selurampanel), an AMPA/kainate receptor antagonist drug for epilepsy.
Edward Faught
Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs. 2014-01-01
820 citations
A Comparison of Four Treatments for Generalized Convulsive Status Epilepticus
David M. Treiman, P. D. Meyers, N. Y. Walton, Joseph F. Collins, C Colling
The New England Journal of Medicine. 1998-09-17

Journal Articles

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
Trigeminal stimulation: a superhighway to the brain? (editorial)
Faught E, Tatum WO, Neurology, 1/1/2013
Clinical outcomes, quality of life, and costs associated with implantation of vagus nerve stimulation therapy in pediatric patients with drug-resistant epilepsy
Helmers, S, Faught E, European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, 1/1/2012
Incremental clinical and economic burden of uncontrolled partial-onset seizures in a privately-insured population
Paradis PE, Parise H, Duh MS, Bowers BW, Faught E, Value in Health, 1/1/2012
Diagnostic tests and neurology care for Medicare beneficiaries with seizures: differences across racial groups
Pisu M, Richman JS, Martin RC, Kim Y, Kratt P, Clements K, Funkhouser E, Knowlton R, Faught E, Medical Care, 1/1/2012
Geographic variation of epilepsy for older Americans: how close to the geographic variation of stroke?
Pisu M Kratt P, Faught E, Martin RC, Kim Y, Clements K, Knowlton R, Funkhouser E, Richman JS, Epilepsia, 1/1/2012
Diagnostic tests and neurological care for Medicare beneficiaries with seizures: differences across racial groups
Pisu M, Richman JS, Martin RC, Kim Y, Kratt P, Clements K, Funkhouser E, Knowlton R, Faught E, Medical Care, 1/1/2012
Long-term safety and efficacy in patients with uncontrolled partial-onset seizures treated with lacosamide: results from a Phase III open-label extension trial
Husain A, Chung S, Faught E, Isojarvi J, McShea C, Doty P, Epilepsia, 1/1/2012
Be sure to read the fine print: the AHRQ report on epilepsy
Welty T, Faught E, Schmidt D, Epilepsy Currents, 1/1/2012
Antiepilepsy drug trials: the view from the clinic
Faught E, Epileptic Disorders, 1/1/2012
Adherence to antiepilepsy therapy
Faught E, Ep and Behavior, 1/1/2012
What does the future hold for patients with epilepsy?
Faught E, Lancet Neurol, 1/1/2012
Ezogabine: A new angle on potassium currents
Faught E, Epilepsy Currents, 7/1/2011
Registry initiated to characterize vision loss associated with vigabatrin therapy
Pellock JM, Faught E, Sergott RC, Shields WD, Burkhart GA, Krauss GL, Foroozan R, Wesche DL, Weinberg MA, Epilepsy Behav, 1/1/2011
Vigabatrin: review of United States experience
Faught E, Acta Neurol Scand, 1/1/2011
Open letter and invitation to the pharmaceutical industry “No, we cannot just present your slide deck”
Benbadis SR, Faught RE Jr., Hirsch L, Sperling M, Sirven J, Epilepsy Behav, 9/10/2010
Lacosamide as adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures A randomized controlled trial
Chung S, Sperling MR, Biton V (The SP754 Study Group, Faught E et. al., Epilepsia, 1/1/2010
Impact of nonadherence to antiepileptic drugs on healthcare utilization and costs: findings from the RANSOM study
Faught E, Weiner J, Guerin A, Cunnington MC, Duh MS, Epilepsia, 1/1/2009
Hyperammonemia following intravenous valproate loading
Dewolfe JL, Knowlton RC, Beasley MT, Cofield S, Faught E, Limdi N, Ep Res, 1/1/2009
Effect of magnetic source imaging on intracranial electrode placement for epilepsy surgery
Knowlton RC, Razdan S, Limdi NA, Elgavish RA, Killen J, Blount J, Burneo JG, Ver Hoef L; Paige L, Faught E, Kankirawatana P, Riley K, Kuzniecky, R, Ann Neurol, 1/1/2009
Rational polytherapy
French JA, Faught E, Epilepsia, 1/1/2009
Nonadherencce to antiepileptic drugs and increased mortality Findngs from the RANSOM study
Faught E, Duh MS, Weiner JR, Guerin A, Cunnington MC, Neurology, 1/1/2008
Functional imaging I: Relative predictive value of intracranial electroencephalography
Knowlton RC, Elgavish RA, Limdi N, Bartolucci A, Ojha B, Blount J, Burneo JG, Ver Hoef L, PaigeAL, Faught E, Kankirawatana P, Riley K, Kuzniecky R, Ann Neurol, 1/1/2008
Functional imaging II: Prediction of epilepsy surgery outcome
Knowlton RC, Elgavish RA, Bartolucci A, Ojha B, Limdi N, Blount J, Burneo JG, Ver Hoef L, Paige AL, Faught E, Kankirawatana P, Riley K, Kuzniecky R, Ann Neurol, 1/1/2008
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