Dr. Antonio Russi

Consider a consultation if your child has recurrent seizures, an unclear neurological diagnosis, or you would like a second opinion before starting or changing treatment.

Dr Antonio Russi is one of Spain's leading specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy. For more than 35 years, he has been dedicated to the diagnosis and management of complex and drug-resistant forms of epilepsy.

A consultation with Dr Antonio Russi may be particularly beneficial if:

• you or your child have experienced a first epileptic seizure;
• there is uncertainty regarding the diagnosis of epilepsy;
• seizures continue despite ongoing treatment;
• anti-seizure medication needs to be initiated, adjusted or changed;
• epilepsy surgery is being considered;
• you would like an independent second opinion regarding the diagnosis or treatment plan;
• assessment at a specialised epilepsy centre is required;
• you or your child have a complex or difficult-to-manage form of epilepsy.

Dr Antonio Russi is one of Spain's leading specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy. For more than 35 years, he has been dedicated to the diagnosis and management of complex and drug-resistant forms of epilepsy.

A consultation with Dr Antonio Russi may be particularly beneficial if:

• you or your child have experienced a first epileptic seizure;
• there is uncertainty regarding the diagnosis of epilepsy;
• seizures continue despite ongoing treatment;
• anti-seizure medication needs to be initiated, adjusted or changed;
• epilepsy surgery is being considered;
• you would like an independent second opinion regarding the diagnosis or treatment plan;
• assessment at a specialised epilepsy centre is required;
• you or your child have a complex or difficult-to-manage form of epilepsy.

Dr Russi specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of:

• epilepsy in both adults and children;
• drug-resistant (refractory) epilepsy;
• rare epileptic syndromes;
• complex seizure disorders;
• pre-operative assessment for epilepsy surgery;
• optimisation of anti-seizure medication;
• long-term management of chronic epilepsy;
• video EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG);
• assessment of suitability for epilepsy surgery.

His principal clinical interests include:

• drug-resistant epilepsy;
• epilepsy surgery;
• video EEG monitoring;
• diagnosis of rare epileptic syndromes;
• management of epilepsy in both children and adults;
• optimisation of modern anti-seizure therapies;
• comprehensive pre-surgical assessment for neurosurgical treatment.

Dr Russi's professional career spans more than five decades in neurology and several decades devoted exclusively to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy. Since 1987, he has specialised in managing some of the most complex epilepsy cases, including patients who may benefit from surgical treatment.

He is the author of numerous scientific publications, has participated in international clinical research involving novel anti-seizure medications, regularly lectures at international congresses, and has held senior positions within leading professional organisations, including the Spanish League Against Epilepsy and the Spanish Bureau Against Epilepsy.