Level 4 Epilepsy Center
Texas Tech Health El Paso, Along with UMC El Paso, Designated a Level 4 Epilepsy Center
Texas Tech Health El Paso, in collaboration with its academic hospital partner University Medical Center of El Paso, was certified as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers on Friday, April 3.
A Level 4 Epilepsy Center represents the highest level of care for patients with epilepsy. It offers the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options, including complex surgical interventions. This joint designation marks a first for our Borderplex.
“With this designation, our epilepsy patients can receive the most advanced medical and surgical care close to home—eliminating the need to travel elsewhere,” said Sushma Reddy Yerram, M.D., a neurologist with Texas Tech Physicians of El Paso and assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at the Foster School of Medicine.
Prior to this certification, patients from El Paso and their families would have to travel to Albuquerque, Phoenix, Dallas, Austin or San Antonio to receive this level of epilepsy care. By staying home, they not only receive world-class patient care, they gain peace of mind by being close to their support system of family and friends.
“This milestone reflects an extraordinary collaborative effort, and I’m incredibly proud of the team whose dedication made this historic achievement possible,” said Texas Tech Health El Paso President Richard Lange, M.D., M.B.A.
About Texas Tech Health El Paso
Texas Tech Health El Paso serves 108 counties in West Texas and is dedicated to preparing the next generation of health care heroes. Established as an independent university in 2013, Texas Tech Health El Paso is a uniquely innovative destination for medical, nursing, biomedical sciences and dental education.
Focusing on excellence in health care education, research, and clinical service, Texas Tech Health El Paso has graduated over 2,600 professionals over the past decade. For more information, visit ttuhscepimpact.org.