Epileptologist, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

The Epilepsy Center of the Neurological Institute at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is seeking a full-time Epileptologist to join our world-class clinical and academic team. As a Tier 4 Epilepsy Center (National Association of Epilepsy Centers), we are recognized for excellence in epilepsy care, particularly in epilepsy surgery, seizure semiology, and epilepsy informatics. Our team is composed of leading experts in the field, all of whom hold academic positions at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), and the center offers exceptional opportunities for research collaboration with CWRU's Neurosciences, School of Medicine, and Biomedical Engineering departments.

The Epilepsy Center is committed to advancing clinical, educational, and research initiatives, and we are looking for an individual who will contribute to the growth and development of these programs. This role includes participation in our nationally recognized Epilepsy Fellowship Program, with five ACGME-accredited fellowship positions each year, as well as involvement in our Neurology Residency Program (48 Neurology residents) and Postdoctoral Epilepsy Scholarship Program (5-10 international physicians) Additionally, the center hosts a biennial International Epilepsy Course as well as weekly Epilepsy Grand Rounds, further enhancing our global impact. Out Epilepsy Center have highly trained technologists with in-person 24/7 coverage in the EMU and in the Neurosurgical ICU.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support develop and expand the clinical, educational, and research programs of the Epilepsy Center.
• Participate in the training and mentorship of neurology residents and epilepsy fellows.
• Participating as instructor/speaker during the International Epilepsy Course.
• Collaborate with faculty from CWRU in research and academic initiatives.
• Engage in patient care, including epilepsy surgery and neurophysiology procedures.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology.
• Completion of an Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship (with at least one year of fellowship training in an Epilepsy Center).
• Experience in epilepsy surgery and neurophysiology is highly desirable; intraoperative monitoring experience is a plus.
• Applicants at the Assistant Professor level is preferred.
• Strong interest in both clinical care and academic collaboration.

Why Join Us?

The Neurological Institute at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is a national leader in epileptology, with a robust and expanding program dedicated to excellence in patient care, research, and education. The collaborative environment provides a unique opportunity for academic growth and the advancement of cutting-edge epilepsy treatments.

We invite you to become part of this dynamic team and contribute to the continued success of our Epilepsy Center.

For more information and to apply, please contact.

Guadalupe Fernandez-Baca Vaca, MD               
Epilepsy Center Director                                                
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center                   
11100 Euclid Avenue (HAN 5040)                              
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
guadalupe.fernandez-bacavaca@uhhospitals.org 

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center is a 900+ bed quaternary referral center for the UH health system, a 17 hospital network serving 1.2 million patients in Northeast Ohio. UHCMC is an academic affiliate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (CWRU SOM).

At UH Cleveland Medical Center, we strive for excellence in patient care. The efforts of our dedicated staff have resulted in numerous awards and accreditations from some of the country’s top medical associations of patient care, safety and quality.

In June, UH Cleveland Medical Center was again named by U.S. News & World Report to its Best Hospitals list, an achievement it has made 26 years in a row. In the 2024-25 list, UH Cleveland Medical Center ranks third among all hospitals in Ohio and is the only Ohio-based hospital to be named to U.S. News & World Report's inaugural list of Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable Access. ?

Physicians of University Hospitals have renewed a promise to meeting our patients’ health care needs. Our talented team is integral to our rich history of success and critical to our future in a dynamic environment. As stewards of the UH legacy for excellence in patient care, our physicians are guided by an unwavering commitment to our mission:

To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

Founded in 1866, University Hospitals has grown over the last 150 years to become what it is today – one of the nation’s leading health care systems, committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered medical care to the residents of Northeast Ohio. Our facilities include a thriving academic medical center, consistently ranked among the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, along with 18 hospitals, 40 health centers and dozens of medical practices throughout a 15-county region.

At UH, our national reputation for providing high-quality care, our direct involvement in pioneering medical advancements and clinical discoveries, and a continued commitment to training the next generation of health care providers demonstrate our dedication to living out the UH mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

Cleveland, OH is a culturally diverse city on the shores of Lake Erie, one of the Great Lakes. Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities are abundant throughout Northeast Ohio. You'll find world-class museums and cultural events, professional sports and amusement parks, and the most golf courses per capita in the United States. Places Rated Almanac ranks the area second in recreational options out of 354 US metro areas. This region ranks fifth in the nation in number of major cultural resources per one million residents.