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Biography
Zahra Sadat-Hossieny, MD, is a board-certified neurologist who completed her fellowship in clinical epilepsy at Stanford University Hospitals and Clinics. She finished her residency in neurology at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She obtained her medical degree and a certificate in global health from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
She has extensive experience treating patients with epilepsy and currently provides care through the Comprehensive Epilepsy and Comprehensive Neurology Programs at Stanford Health Care. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Sadat-Hossieny also teaches future generations of clinicians as an assistant professor at Stanford School of Medicine in the Department of Neurology, Epilepsy, and Comprehensive Neurology.
Dr. Sadat-Hossieny has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. She has presented her research orally and through posters at various conferences. During her fellowship at Stanford University Hospitals and Clinics, she used advanced diagnostic techniques including video-EEG monitoring, computerized brainwave mapping, diagnostic imaging, neuropsychiatric testing, and functional mapping to accurately diagnose epilepsy and conditions imitating epilepsy. She also gained expertise in the most advanced forms of epilepsy treatment including neuromodulation, epilepsy surgery and medications specific to epilepsy. Her research focused on the cognitive effects of anti-seizure medications on patients with epilepsy and their children. She has also published on the importance of nutrient supplementation on cognition in patients taking anti-seizure medications. Her collaborations include projects that assess and improve patients’ understanding of their own seizure types.
She has extensive experience treating patients with epilepsy and currently provides care through the Comprehensive Epilepsy and Comprehensive Neurology Programs at Stanford Health Care. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Sadat-Hossieny also teaches future generations of clinicians as an assistant professor at Stanford School of Medicine in the Department of Neurology, Epilepsy, and Comprehensive Neurology.
Dr. Sadat-Hossieny has authored several peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. She has presented her research orally and through posters at various conferences. During her fellowship at Stanford University Hospitals and Clinics, she used advanced diagnostic techniques including video-EEG monitoring, computerized brainwave mapping, diagnostic imaging, neuropsychiatric testing, and functional mapping to accurately diagnose epilepsy and conditions imitating epilepsy. She also gained expertise in the most advanced forms of epilepsy treatment including neuromodulation, epilepsy surgery and medications specific to epilepsy. Her research focused on the cognitive effects of anti-seizure medications on patients with epilepsy and their children. She has also published on the importance of nutrient supplementation on cognition in patients taking anti-seizure medications. Her collaborations include projects that assess and improve patients’ understanding of their own seizure types.
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Education & Certifications
- Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology (2020)
- Fellowship: Stanford University Epilepsy Fellowship (2019) CA
- Residency: Ohio State University Neurology Residency (2017) OH
- M.D., The George Washington University School of Medicine (2013)
- Internship: Riverside Methodist Hospital (2014) OH
- Neurology Residency, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (2017)
- Medical Education: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (2013) DC
- Epilepsy Fellowship, Stanford University Hospitals & Clinics (2019)
Honors & Awards
- Barley International Summer Scholar, George Washington University
- Chief Fellow, Stanford University Epilepsy Fellowship
- Chief of Resident Education, The Ohio State University, Neurology Department
- Cincinnatus Scholar, University of Cincinnati
- Darwin T. Turner Achiever’s Scholar, University of Cincinnati
- David Kotlarek Award for Excellence in Compassionate Patient Care, The Ohio State University
- Honors Scholar, University of Cincinnati
- J. Kiffen Penry Epilepsy Education Conference Grant Recipient, The Ohio State University
- Resident Advisory Committee, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Robyn D. Howson Housestaff Humanism Award, The Ohio State University
Administrative Appointments
- Clinical Instructor, Stanford University Hospitals & Clinics (2019 - Present)
Publications
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Plateau waves of intracranial pressure mimicking seizure in a patient with fungal meningitis
Wu, T., Sadat-Hossieny, Z., & Gold, C. (2019). Plateau waves of intracranial pressure mimicking seizure in a patient with fungal meningitis. NEUROLOGY, 92(15). -
Role of Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein and Laboratory Testing in Guillain Barre Syndrome
Saba, K., Sadat-Hossieny, Z., Arnold, W., Elsheikh, B., Kline, D., & Stino, A. (2019). Role of Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein and Laboratory Testing in Guillain Barre Syndrome. NEUROLOGY, 92(15). -
Pharmacological Agents in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Successes and Failures
Behrouz, R., & Sadat-Hosseiny, Z. (2015). Pharmacological Agents in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Successes and Failures. CLINICAL NEUROPHARMACOLOGY, 38(3), 104–8. -
Cognitive disorders in epilepsy I: Clinical experience, real-world evidence and recommendations.
Kanner, A. M., Helmstaedter, C., Sadat-Hossieny, Z., & Meador, K. (2020). Cognitive disorders in epilepsy I: Clinical experience, real-world evidence and recommendations. Seizure. -
Cognitive disorders in epilepsy II: Clinical targets, indications and selection of test instruments.
Helmstaedter, C., Sadat-Hossieny, Z., Kanner, A. M., & Meador, K. J. (2020). Cognitive disorders in epilepsy II: Clinical targets, indications and selection of test instruments. Seizure. -
Folate fortification of food: Insufficient for women with epilepsy.
Sadat-Hossieny, Z., Robalino, C. P., Pennell, P. B., Cohen, M. J., Loring, D. W., May, R. C., … Meador, K. J. (2021). Folate fortification of food: Insufficient for women with epilepsy. Epilepsy & Behavior : E&B, 117, 107688. -
Effects of antiepileptic drugs on cognition
Meador, K., & Sadat-Hossieny, Z. (2021). Effects of antiepileptic drugs on cognition. Post-traumatic Epilepsy (pp. 169–179).
Practice Locations
Comprehensive Epilepsy Program in Palo Alto Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA
Comprehensive Epilepsy Program in Palo Alto
213 Quarry Road
Palo Alto , CA 94304
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Pleasanton, CA
Comprehensive Epilepsy Program in Pleasanton
5575 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 330
Pleasanton , CA 94588
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Palo Alto, CA
Comprehensive Neurology in Palo Alto
213 Quarry Road
Palo Alto , CA 94304
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Pleasanton, CA
Comprehensive Neurology in Pleasanton
5575 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 330
Pleasanton , CA 94588
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Pleasanton, CA
Neurology in Pleasanton
5575 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 330
Pleasanton , CA 94588
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