Alan Towne MD

Alan Towne, MD, is a neurologist with a clinical and academic focus in epilepsy. He serves as a Professor in the Department of Neurology, Division of Epilepsy, at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, where he contributes to patient care, teaching, and scholarship. Dr. Towne is also affiliated with the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center and provides leadership as Director of the Northeast Epilepsy Center of Excellence in Richmond. In addition, he serves in a national role as Clinical Research Chair for the Department of Veterans Affairs Epilepsy Centers of Excellence. Dr. Towne’s research and clinical interests include epilepsy and seizure disorders, headache, and brain trauma, with particular attention to the evaluation and management of seizures and status epilepticus and the use of anticonvulsant therapies. He is board certified in neurology. His training includes a Bachelor of Arts from Hobart & William Smith Colleges, a medical degree, and a Master of Public Health from Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Towne is professionally involved with organizations such as the American Academy of Neurology, the American Epilepsy Society, and the American Headache Society.