Claude Steriade MD

Claude Steriade, MD, is a neurologist and epileptologist who cares for adults with epilepsy, including complex and drug-resistant seizure disorders. At NYU Langone’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Dr. Steriade evaluates and treats patients across the spectrum of epilepsy, with particular expertise in seizures with confirmed or suspected autoimmune causes. Her clinical and research interests include autoimmune neurologic conditions that may present with seizures as well as associated changes in cognition, mood, and personality. Dr. Steriade is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She completed medical training at McGill University, followed by neurology residency training at the University of Toronto, and advanced fellowship training in clinical neurophysiology, EEG, and epilepsy. Board certified in neurology and epilepsy, Dr. Steriade also leads an epilepsy research program supported by federal and other grant funding, focused on improving the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune causes of seizures. Her work also explores the interface between the gut microbiome and seizures through collaborative research. In addition, she helps direct epilepsy clinical trials and serves as a principal investigator on studies aimed at advancing therapeutic options for people living with epilepsy.