Pediatric Epilepsy Genetics Care Team

The Pediatric Epilepsy Genetics Clinic at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health our epileptologists, geneticists, and genetic counselors to provide individualized care for children with seizure disorders. Our team identifies the underlying causes of complex epilepsy to guide targeted therapies. We are dedicated to translating the latest genetic discoveries into personalized treatment plans that improve seizure control and support your child.

William Gallentine, DO

Dr. Gallentine is the division chief of Child Neurology. He is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology and Child Neurology.

Areas of expertise:Neurology, neurophysiology, epilepsy, epilepsy genetics, neurogenomics, Alagille syndrome

Fiona Baumer, MD

Dr. Baumer is board certified in Neurology and Child Neurology.

Areas of expertise:Neurology, epilepsy

Hyunmi Kim, MD, PhD

Dr. Kim is board certified in Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy.

Areas of expertise:Neurology, epilepsy

Juliet Knowles, MD, PhD

Dr. Knowles is board certified in Neurology and Epilepsy.

Areas of expertise:Neurology, epilepsy

Christopher Lee-Messer, MD, PhD

Dr. Lee-Messer is board certified in Neurology.

Areas of expertise:Neurology, epilepsy

Brenda Porter, MD, PhD

Dr. Porter is board certified in Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology.

Areas of expertise:Neurology, epilepsy, seizures

Emily Spelbrink, MD, PhD

Dr. Spelbrink is board certified in Neurology.

Areas of expertise:Neurology

Christian Ambler, PhD

Dr. Ambler is a neuropsychologist.

Areas of expertise:Neuropsychology