Medical School
- MD, University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center (2007)
Graduate School
- MSc, Colorado State University-Pueblo (2002)
Undergraduate School
- BA/BS, University of Colorado - Denver (CO) (1999)
Internship
- University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program (2008)
Residency
- University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Neurology (2012)
Fellowships
- University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Epilepsy (2013)
Department
NeurologyProfessional Titles
- Director, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
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.
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 - Anschutz Medical Campus
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
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)
- Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Board Certification (2012)
- Epilepsy, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Board Certification (2013)
- 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.
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
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