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Dr. James Tao, MD

Dr. James Tao, MD

Neurologist
19550 Governors Hwy, Flossmoor, IL
James Tao, MD, PhD specializes in the diagnosis and management of seizures and epilepsy. He is the director of adult epilepsy center and the clinical neurophysiology Laboratory at the University of Chicago. Dr. Tao is highly skilled in the use of surgery and neurostimulation devices for treating patients with medically resistant epilepsy, with a particular interest in the minimally invasive surgery such as laser surgery. His clinical research focuses on the use of electrophysiology and different types of neuroimaging to localize the seizure focus and guide epilepsy surgery. Dr. Tao is also interested in the mechanism and prevention of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), which is the leading cause of mortality in patients with chronic uncontrolled epilepsy. Dr. Tao is well-published in peer-reviewed journals, such as JAMA, Neurology, Epilepsia, Neuron, Neurosurgery, J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, Seizure, and Epilepsy & Behavior. Dr. Tao is also involved in the education of medical students, residents and fellows. He is the director of clinical neurophysiology fellowship program. Dr. Tao has given many lectures during didactic teaching and grand rounds, as well as an invited lecturer nationally and internationally.
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About Dr. James Tao

James Tao, MD, PhD specializes in the diagnosis and management of seizures and epilepsy. He is the director of adult epilepsy center and the clinical neurophysiology Laboratory at the University of Chicago. Dr. Tao is highly skilled in the use of surgery and neurostimulation devices for treating patients with medically resistant epilepsy, with a particular interest in the minimally invasive surgery such as laser surgery. His clinical research focuses on the use of electrophysiology and different types of neuroimaging to localize the seizure focus and guide epilepsy surgery. Dr. Tao is also interested in the mechanism and prevention of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), which is the leading cause of mortality in patients with chronic uncontrolled epilepsy. Dr. Tao is well-published in peer-reviewed journals, such as JAMA, Neurology, Epilepsia, Neuron, Neurosurgery, J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry, Seizure, and Epilepsy & Behavior. Dr. Tao is also involved in the education of medical students, residents and fellows. He is the director of clinical neurophysiology fellowship program. Dr. Tao has given many lectures during didactic teaching and grand rounds, as well as an invited lecturer nationally and internationally.

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Seizures and epilepsy
Seizures and epilepsy

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Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Seizures / Epilepsy
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Seizures / Epilepsy

Office locations

UChicago Medicine - Neurology (1 of 2)
19550 Governors Hwy, Flossmoor, IL 60422
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UChicago Medicine - Neurology (2 of 2)
5758 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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Board certifications

  • Epilepsy (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Medical School - Wannan Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine
  • University of Illinois Hospital (Internship)
  • University of Chicago Medical Center (Residency)
  • Capital Medical University (Residency)
  • University of Cincinnati (PhD)
  • University of Chicago Medical Center (Fellowship)

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology
  • American Epilepsy Society
  • American Clinical Neurophysiology Society

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1174674154

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Which board certifications does Dr. James Tao have?

Dr. James Tao is certified by Epilepsy (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology), American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What languages does Dr. James Tao speak?

Dr. James Tao speaks English and Chinese (Mandarin).

How do patients rate Dr. James Tao in reviews?

34 patients have reviewed Dr. James Tao. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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