Danielle McDermott, MD

Instructor, Neurology


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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
Neurology

Professional 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 Campus
1635 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)
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