Dileep Nair, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.636.5860
- Desk:
- 216.444.5050
- Fax:
- 216.445.4378
Additional Locations
Neurology
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.636.5860
- Desk:
- 216.444.5050
- Fax:
- 216.445.4378
Treatment & Services
- Brain Malformation Surgery
- Clinical Neurophysiology
- Clinical Trials
- Cortical Brain Mapping
- Depth Electrode Recordings
- Electroencephalogram (EEG) Interpretations
- Epilepsy Pharmacotherapy with Call Office
- Epilepsy Surgery and Video EEG Evaluation
- Epilepsy Surgery Evaluation
- First Seizure Assessment
- Intracranial EEG Monitoring and Brain Mapping for Presurgical Evaluation
- Intraoperative Brain Mapping and Monitoring
- Specialized EEG with Subdural Grids
- Subdural Recording Signal Analysis
- Vagal Nerve Stimulation
- Video EEG Monitoring
- Wada Test
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Adult Epilepsy
- Benign Focal Epilepsies and Variants
- Brain Malformations Causing Epilepsy
- Complex Epilepsy in Adults
- Epilepsy
- Geriatric Epilepsy
- Intractable (Drug Resistant) Epilepsy
- Malformations of Cortical Development
- Neurofibromatosis Causing Epilepsy
- Non-Epileptic Seizure
- Seizures
- Seizures - Febrile
- Sleep and Epilepsy Issues
- Status Epilepticus (Continuous Seizures)
- Traumatic Brain Injury Causing Seizures
- Women's Health and Epilepsy
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View All PlansAbout Dileep Nair, MD
Dr. Nair has over 90 peer reviewed articles in journals such as Brain, Neurology, Epilepsia, and Human Brain Mapping. His publications have been in the areas of human brain connectivity, invasive EEG recordings, brain stimulation and clinical neurophysiology. Dr. Nair was a principal investigator for NIH RO1 study on brain connectivity. This grants main objective was map abnormal brain connectivity in patients with focal epilepsy using a technique called cortico-cortical evoked potentials (CCEPs). He and his colleagues are credited in the discovery of CCEPs as a method of measuring effective brain connectivity. This methodology uses low frequency electrical stimulation applied directly to intracranial electrodes placed as a part of a surgical evaluation for the treatment of epilepsy. This technique has now been adopted by numerous epilepsy centers across the world and has been validated methodology for exploring various pathological and functional brain networks.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1999
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Epilepsy and Clinical Neurology
Cleveland,
OH
1999
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurology
Cleveland,
OH
1997
Internship - Southside Medical Center
internal medicine
Youngstown,
OH
1994
Internship - Western Reserve Health Education, Inc.
Preliminary Medicine
Youngstown,
OH
1994
Medical Education - Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
MD
Rootstown,
OH
1993
Graduate School - Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Mangalore,
1990
Undergraduate - Sri Bhuvandra College
Karkala,
1986
Certifications
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Epilepsy
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology
Specialty Interests
Medical and surgical management of adult and geriatric epilepsy, intraoperative monitoring of the brain and other parts of the nervous system mapping connections in the human brain
Awards & Honors
- Ellen B. Thomas Award for Epilepsy Research; May 10, 2002
- Ellen B. Thomas Award for Epilepsy Research; May 26, 2011
Research & Publications
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88 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Explains | 4.8 | |
Listens | 4.8 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
21 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024
Dr. Nair has the best bedside manner I've seen, especially for a high level specialist. We are so grateful to be in his care.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
We love Dr Nair!!!
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
The doctors at the Cleveland Clinic are all wonderful people they are very caring and they listen to what you say and they go to a meeting and talk about what they need to do Dr Nair is wonderful
Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024
Dr Nair is awesome. Very comfortable to talk with & it shows He cares.
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024
Amazing Dr and is very knowledgeable about his research 100/100
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024
Both Dr. Bhansali and Dr. Nair were incredible. They paid very close attention to my story and it was clear they wanted to understand every relevant detail in order to provide me the best care. I was a cash pay patient and it was worth every penny.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024
Thanks so much for all information my doctor has been providing me so far.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024
Dr Nair is an excellent and caring doctor.
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
Dr. Nair is professional & caring
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024
Dr. Nair came to the call very prepared. He described at length tests results, meeting with doctors, outcomes and risks.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024
I will continue to receive my care at the CCF Ohio location despite living in Tampa, Florida. I feel heard, safe and cared for in a timely manner. I thank Dr. Nair and staff for their excellent care.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2024
Thanks the doctor for his advice and with all the care I've giving to myself before adding my meds and prayer. I believe everything will go well.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024
All around excellent doctor.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024
I liked the doctor and his approach with things that are going on with me, but during the hospital stay we did not catch an episode
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2023
Even though I only had a few minutes with Dr. Nair following the resident, he took the time to explain his thought process in a way I could comprehend. It made me feel comfortable after a difficult time frame with my health.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023
Looking forward to seeing Dr Nair.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023
Dr. Nair is one of the most transparent provider. He explains plan of care so that when you leave his office, you are confident that he "hears" you and addresses your concerns.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023
Always have a great experience with Dr Nair and his staff.
Reviewed on Nov 27, 2023
Dr. Nair does a great job including my husband and shows concern for my personal health goals and preferences
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023
Dr Nair has always been highly respectful and wonderful with us and with our son.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2023
Dr. Nair was very helpful and answered all my questions, and took the time to explain all the issues involved with my visit.