Associate Professor
(2018)
School of Medicine,
Neurology
Publications
Drees C, McDermott D, Sillau S, Abosch A, Ojemann S, Brown MG. Seizure outcome with responsive neurostimulation (RNS) comparing strip versus depth leads. Epilepsy Behav. 2020 Nov;112:107402. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107402. Epub 2020 Sep 7. PMID: 32911300.
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 Nov;112:107327. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107327. Epub 2020 Jul 24. PMID: 32717707; PMCID: PMC7658023.
Under revision: McDermott D, Mirro EA, Fetrow K, Burdette D, Chen S, Hopp J, Haneef Z, Masel TM, Johnson E, Elefant FM, Le S, Gay-Brown M. Brain Responsive Neurostimulation for the treatment of adults with epilepsy in tuberous sclerosis complex: A case series. Epilepsia Open.
UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2 - Anschutz Medical Campus
12505 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
Hospital Affiliation
University of Colorado Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties
Epilepsy (2013)
Neurology, Board Certification (2012)
Epilepsy, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Board Certification
(2013)
Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Board Certification
(2012)
Conditions & Treatments
Brain and Nervous System
Brain and Nervous System - Epilepsy
Clinical Interests
I have many clinical interests. My focus includes surgical epilepsy and surgical evaluation for patients living with medication resistant seizures. I have experience guiding invasive epilepsy surgeries as well as programming neuromodulation devices (vagus nerve stimulation - VNS and responsive nerve stimulation - RNS). I am interested promoting quality of life measures and incorporating aspects of integrative medicine.
Specialty Clinics: Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS), Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS), Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), Clinical Trials
Care Philosophy
As a provider treating patients with seizures, I have come to understand the most important aspect of a physician patient relationship is trust. I approach patient care as a team and patient advocate - through listening, learning my patient's story, and understanding each patient's values and goals.
Public Speaking Yes
General Information
Medical Schools:
MD, University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center
(2007)
Graduate Schools:
MSc, Colorado State University-Pueblo
(2002)
Undergraduate Schools:
BA/BS, University of Colorado - Denver (CO)
(1999)
Internships:
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program
(2008)
Residency Programs:
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Neurology (2012)
Fellowships:
University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Epilepsy
(2013)