Epilepsy is a devastating disease, nowhere more so than in young children, who suffer brain damage and even death. The pioneering UCLA Pediatric Epilepsy Program under the direction of neurosurgeon Dr. Gary Mathern is pushing the boundaries of surgery and saving the lives - literally and figuratively - of dozens of kids every year. read more >>
Gary W. Mathern, M.D. Professor in Residence and Director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program and Pediatric Neurosurgery Program. Dr. Mathern works in conjunction with the Epilepsy Program to provide surgical treatment for children with epilepsy.
HOSPITAL POSITION
Professor in Residence, UCLA Medical Center, Department of Neurosurgery
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, Long Range Planning Committee
American Epilepsy Society
American Epilepsy Society Scientific Program Committee
Brain Research Institute
Mental Retardation Research Center, UCLA Center for Health Sciences
Society for Neuroscience
Trauma Care Committee, Olive View/UCLA Medical Center