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Department Epilepsy Center
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Electroencephalogram (EEG)
  • Epilepsy Pharmacotherapy with Call Office
  • Epilepsy Surgery Evaluation
  • First Seizure Assessment
  • Video EEG Monitoring
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Adult Epilepsy
  • Brain Malformations Causing Epilepsy
  • Complex Epilepsy in Adults
  • Epilepsy
  • Intractable (Drug Resistant) Epilepsy
  • Malformations of Cortical Development
  • Non-Epileptic Seizure
  • Seizures
  • Sleep and Epilepsy Issues
  • Status Epilepticus (Continuous Seizures)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Causing Seizures
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Biography

About Jocelyn Bautista, MD

Jocelyn Bautista, MD, is board-certified in Adult Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy. She is an Associate Professor of Neurology with the Cleveland Clinic Lerner School of Medicine. Her specialty interests include adult epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, familial epilepsy, evidenced-based medicine, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures and quality of care in epilepsy. She served as the Quality Improvement Officer for the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute from 2007 to 2016.

She graduated from University of Illinois, completed medical school at Washington University School of Medicine and internship and neurology residency training at Yale University School of Medicine. Following residency training, Dr. Bautista completed a two-year clinical fellowship in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology at Cleveland Clinic.

Upon completing her epilepsy fellowship, she received an American Academy of Neurology clinical research training fellowship award to begin her own study of familial epilepsy and to pursue training in genetic epidemiology at Case Western Reserve University. This work resulted in a Nature Genetics paper identifying a gene responsible for a familial syndrome of generalized epilepsy and paroxysmal dyskinesia. In 2005, she received an National Institutes of Health-mentored patient-oriented research career development award (K23) from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to pursue further training and research in the complex genetics of human epilepsies. She has participated in multicenter international research consortiums and has ongoing research collaborations with the Lerner Research Institute. She also serves on the Neurology Standing Committee at the National Quality Forum which endorses metrics for use in national quality improvement initiatives.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2001

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Clinical Neurophysiology (Neurology)
Cleveland, OH United States
2001

Residency - Yale-New Haven Hospital
Neurology
New Haven, CT
1999

Internship - Yale-New Haven Hospital
Internal Medicine
New Haven, CT
1996

Medical Education - Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO
1995

Undergraduate - University of Illinois Hospital at Urbana-Champaign
Chemistry
Urbana, IL
1991

Professional Highlights

  • American Academy of Neurology Clinical Research Training Fellowship Award, 2001
  • Her work led to the identification a gene responsible for a familial syndrome of generalized epilepsy and paroxysmal dyskinesia
  • National Institutes of Health grant to pursue further training and research in the complex genetics of human epilepsies, 2005
  • Cleveland Clinic Innovator Award, 2005
  • Presented “Gene Mapping in Complex Epilepsies” at the NIH-Sponsored Curing Epilepsy 2007 Junior Investigator Symposium
  • Served as NIH/NINDS Epilepsy Benchmark Steward, 2007 to 2013
  • Served on AAN/AES Antiepileptic Drug Guidelines Committee, 2008 to 2018
  • Served on National Quality Forum Neurology Standing Committee, 2012-2013, 2016 to 2020

Certifications

  • Psychiatry and Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Psychiatry and Neurology - Epilepsy
  • Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology

Specialty Interests

adult and geriatric epilepsy, adult epilepsy, clinical drug trials, clinical neurophysiology, EEG, Epilepsy, genetics, genetics of epilepsy, invasive EEG monitoring for pre-surgical evaluations, Seizure disorder treatment and surgery in brain malformations, seizure manifestations, vagus nerve stimulation, Video EEG

Memberships

  • American Academy of Neurology
  • American Epilepsy Society
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 7/31/2024, Dr. Bautista has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

118 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.7
Listens 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

29 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2024

Dr.Bautista is amazing. I recommend her and the Cleveland Clinic to everyone. She listens and takes actions. I drive 3 1/2 hours one way to see her because she is that good.

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2024

Dr. Basista is the best. She is my favorite Dr. Sheisvery kind and keeps me informed and up to date on my illness.

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

Deanna was the NP of Neurology who cared for my daughter for her epilepsy stay along with Dr. Galla. The care that my daughter received was impeccable. Deanna talked to her like a person explaining everything. She answered all of her questions as well as mine. Her attention to detail was amazing. The level of care that we received while we were at the Cleveland Clinic was beyond what we expected.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2024

Dr. Bautista is the MOST caring & compassionate neurologist we have ever encountered. She is incredibly knowledgeable and incredibly patient as well. Our family has benefited beyond by interacting with Dr. Bautista.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024

Dr. Batista listened to my concerns. Something Dr's Are lacking these days

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024

The doctor was very thorough. She listened to my concerns. This was my first visit, and she showed great concern and compassion.

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024

I am very pleased with Dr. Bautista.

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024

Dr batista listens to me and answers my questions and cares about me

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024

The appointment went well. Dr. Bautista is a great doctor who is thorough and includes me in the decisions going forward in the treatment of my seizures.

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024

I only had an appointment with Dr. Bautista that day. She scores "very good" in all those areas.

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024

Always appreciate her care and care

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024

My doctor and I had a very in depth discussion about things related to my condition.

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024

Dr Basista is a fantastic fr.very knowledgeable my favorite Dr at the xClinc. I understand everything she talks to me about and always goes over my medications, She is very detailed.

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024

She is an amazing doctor she helped me with all my seizures.Th best doctor in my experience

Reviewed on May 16, 2024

Dr Bautista is caring and thorough. Very happy with her care.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024

Dr. Bautista is professional, thoughtful, empathetic and knowledgeable. She took time with me. I did not feel hurried or rushed. The examination was thorough. She demonstrated concern that both of us were making sure that all efforts were being made to ensure continued stabilization of my condition.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024

Phenomenal physician - best in the field. Excellent staff!

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

It was a good visit and my doctor cared for how things were going since my last visit and how we should proceed next. She didn't just tell me what we would do, she included me in the decision.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

Dr. Bautista is the best there is. She is incredibly kind, compassionate and knowledgeable. Dr. Bautista is a team player. It is all about the patient.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2024

Dr. Bautista is the best. She LISTENS and is so incredibly respectful, professional and KIND. Morgan loves Dr. Bautista.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024

Dr. Bautista always incorporates shared decision making when changing care. I'm usually indecisive but she is patient and we get through it together. I so appreciate her.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024

"Very good" all the way across may seem cliche and as if I wasn't interested in taking this survey, but I have only good things to say about Dr. Bautista. She is not only an amazing doctor, but a very caring person to boot

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

I'm very happy with Dr. Bautista! She's been great, I feel like she's been proactive with my care and when medication doesn't work she's quick to respond and work to find a solution. She was also very helpful to explain the results of my in-stay hospital visit and put me at ease.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

I feel like I get the care and attention I need from these appointments. The checkups feel like I've gotten the care and attention of being there for an hour even though they're only 20-30 minutes. I like her much more than the neurologist I had in the past.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023

Dr Bautista is capable, kind, and thorough.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2023

Dr. Bautista is one of the kindest understanding and knowledgeable Doctors I ever had.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2023

Dr. Bautista is the best

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

Dr. Bautista is always kind and empathetic

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

Dr. Bautista is very thorough at every appointment, discussing my issue, treatments, possible testing, etc. She never rushes me, she treats me as if I am her only patient during the visit, spending all the time I need, answering my questions. She doesn't treat me as an epileptic but as a person who is getting treated for epilepsy. I hit the jackpot when I became her patient.

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