Samuel DeStefano, MD
Assistant Professor, Neurology
Professional Titles
- Director, Highlands Ranch Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
- Director, Tuberous Sclerosis clinic
- Director, Adult Epilepsy Fellowship Program
Publications
- Hixon AM, Brown MG, McDermott D, Destefano S, Abosch A, Kahn L, Ojemann S, Drees C. RNS modifications to eliminate stimulation-triggered signs or symptoms (STS): Case series and practical guide. Epilepsy Behav. 2020
- Standardization of Seizure Response Times and Data Collection in an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
- Patient, Physician and Clinic Staff Perspectives and Quality Assessment of Telehealth for New Patient Epilepsy Ambulatory Visits
- Management of post-operative delirium following stereoelectroencephalography electrode placement for drug resistant epilepsy: Lessons learned from two case reports. Epilepsy Behav Rep. 2021
- DeStefano S, Pellinen J, Sillau S, Buchhalter J. Standardization of seizure response times and data collection in an epilepsy monitoring unit. Epilepsy Res. 2022 Feb;180:106869. PubMed PMID: 35101657
- Nuthalapati P, Thomas L, Donahue MA, Moura LMVR, DeStefano S, Simpson JR, Buchhalter J, Fureman BE, Pellinen J. Improving Seizure Frequency Documentation and Classification. Neurol Clin Pract. 2023 Dec;13(6):e200212. doi: 10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200212. Epub 2023 Oct 19. PMID: 37873534; PMCID: PMC10586801.
Professional Memberships
- American Epilepsy Society, member
- American Academy of Neurology, member
Practice Locations
UCHealth Neurosciences Center - Anschutz Medical Campus1635 Aurora Ct
4th Floor
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2080
UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2 - Anschutz Medical Campus
12505 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
UCHealth Lone Tree Medical Center
9548 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
720-848-2200
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties- Neurology, Board Certification (2017)
- Epilepsy, Board Certification (2018)
- Brain and Nervous System
- Brain and Nervous System - Epilepsy
Clinical Interests
Specialty Clinics: Tuberous Sclerosis (TS) clinic, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), Clinical Trials
Care Philosophy
I strongly believe that patients should understand their own disease as well as their doctors. I strive to provide quality care while educating my patients throughout the diagnostic and treatment process.
Specialty Clinics: Tuberous Sclerosis (TS) clinic, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), Clinical Trials
Care Philosophy
I strongly believe that patients should understand their own disease as well as their doctors. I strive to provide quality care while educating my patients throughout the diagnostic and treatment process.