# Epilepsia Helsinki Keywords: - [epilepsy](< /en/search?q=epilepsy >) - [epilepsy surgery](< /en/search?q=epilepsy surgery >) - [difficult-to-manage epilepsy](< /en/search?q=difficult-to-manage epilepsy >) - ... Show all keywords - [vaikeahoitoinen epilepsia](< /en/search?q=vaikeahoitoinen epilepsia >) - [epilepsy research](< /en/search?q=epilepsy research >) At the Epilepsia Helsinki center of excellence, we diagnose and treat children and adults with severe or rare types of epilepsy. We treat patients from all around Finland. Examinations and treatment are sought from the HUS specific catchment area and elsewhere in Finland with a referral from the treating physician.  We provide assessment and treatment of difficult-to-manage epilepsy utilizing the special expertise of a multiprofessional team. Our special expertise includes treatments, such as epilepsy surgery, neuromodulation/stimulator therapies, dietary therapies and orphan drug treatments, as well as examination methods, such as intracranial recording, MEG, and navigated TMS. In addition to treating patients, we conduct high-quality scientific research, development work associated with rare treatments, and we also organize training related to epilepsy. Most patients with epilepsy are treated in the pediatric neurology and neurology outpatient clinics of their area’s regional or central hospitals. There are several units treating epilepsy in the HUS area. **Contact us** **tel. 050 427 9652 ​(children)** Likelihood to recommend (NPS) ## Neurocenter Feedback (pcs) 4958 Situation 2.5.2026 -100 83 100 i What is NPS? ## Epilepsia Helsinki is the coordinator of the Helsinki-Oulu ERNEpi Consortium, a member of ERN EpiCARE. Read more via the link below. [ Helsinki-Oulu ERN epilepsy consortium(pdf 677.19 KB)  (opens in new window, links to another website) ](https://www.hus.fi/sites/default/files/2021-12/helsinki-oulu-ern-epilepsy-consortium.pdf) [ FI01\_04-epicare.pdf(pdf 92.54 KB)  (opens in new window, links to another website) ](https://www.hus.fi/sites/default/files/2023-01/FI01_04-epicare.pdf)  ## Units related to the service ### [ Neurology Outpatient Clinic, Tower Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/meilahti-tower-hospital/neurology-outpatient-clinic-tower) At the Neurology Outpatient Clinic at Tower Hospital, we examine and treat various neurological disorders. You need a physician's referral for treatment… ## Further information on this topic ### [ Epilepsy in children ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/epilepsy-children)  ### [ Treatment of epilepsy in adults ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/treatment-epilepsy-adults)  ### [ Epilepsy surgery ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/epilepsy-surgery)  ### [ Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation ](/en/patient/treatments-and-examinations/neuropsychological-assessment-and-rehabilitation)  ## Specialists ### [ Liisa Metsähonkala ](/en/person/liisa-metsahonkala) Chief Physician Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Avaruus, New Children’s Hospital ### [ Reina Roivainen ](/en/person/reina-roivainen) Chief Physician, Associate Professor Neurology, Meilahti Hospital  ### [ Atte Karppinen ](/en/person/atte-karppinen) Consultant neurosurgeon, Associate Professor Head of section (pediatric neurosurgery)  ### [ Päivi Koroknay-Pál ](/en/person/paivi-koroknay-pal) Specialist, Associate Professor Neurocenter, Division of Neurosurgery  ### [ Leena Lauronen ](/en/person/leena-lauronen) Head Physician Clinical neurophysiology, New Children's Hospital ### [ Maria Peltola ](/en/person/maria-peltola) Specialist Clinical neurophysiology, New Children's Hospital ### [ Antti Korvenoja ](/en/person/antti-korvenoja) Head Physician, Associate Professor Neuroradiology ### [ Henri Lehtinen ](/en/person/henri-lehtinen) Neuropsychologist ### [ Anna-Kaisa Anttonen ](/en/person/anna-kaisa-anttonen) Acting Director of Physiology, Genetics and Preanalytics​ Diagnostic Center ### [ Olli Tynninen ](/en/person/olli-tynninen) Chief Physician neuropathology ### [ Ella Puumalainen ](/en/person/ella-puumalainen) Registered Nurse ### [ Katja Pulkkinen ](/en/person/katja-pulkkinen) Registered Nurse ### [ Satu Junnonen ](/en/person/satu-junnonen) Registered Nurse ### [ Leena Kämppi ](/en/person/leena-kamppi) Specialist, Associate professor Neurocenter, Division of Neurology  Updated: 13.02.2026 Print this page