Eileen P Vining, MD
Title(s): Professor of Neurology
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Pediatrics
Director, The John M. Freeman Pediatric Epilepsy Center
Director, Pediatric Neurology Division
Lederer Professor of Pediatric Epilepsy
Director, Pediatric Neurology Division
Lederer Professor of Pediatric Epilepsy
Appointment Phone:
410-955-9100
Primary Location:
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Expertise:
Epilepsy, General Pediatrics, Pediatric Neurology
Education and Experience
Training
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Baltimore MD)/ (1972)
Residencies
- Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh PA)/ Pediatrics (1974)
Fellowships
- Kennedy Krieger Institute (Baltimore MD)/ Pediatrics (1976)
Certifications
- Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics (1977)
Locations
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 N. Wolfe Street
Meyer, Room 2-142
Baltimore, MD 21287
Phone: 410-955-9100
Appointment Phone: 410-955-9100
Fax: 410-614-0373
Location Map
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
601 N. Caroline Street
Baltimore, MD 21287
Appointment Phone: 410-955-9100
Location Map
Department / Division
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Neurology - Pediatric Neurology
Centers/Institutes
Centers / Institutes
- Epilepsy Center
- Pediatric Neurology Center
Bio
Biography
As Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics and Director of the John M. Freeman Pediatric Epilepsy Center, Dr. Eileen Vining is a national and international expert in the diagnosis and management of children with epilepsy. She is particularly interested in an approach that treats the whole child by considering the social, educational and behavioral aspects of epilepsy as well as the most modern medical and surgical therapies. This is reflected in the book that she co-authored, "Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide."
Dr. Vining currently sees children who have seizures in the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center located in Baltimore on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dr. Vining currently sees children who have seizures in the Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center located in Baltimore on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Physician Title
Director, The John M. Freeman Pediatric Epilepsy Center
Director, Pediatric Neurology Division
Lederer Professor of Pediatric Epilepsy
Director, Pediatric Neurology Division
Lederer Professor of Pediatric Epilepsy
Awards and Honors
1991 Epilepsy Foundation of America National Book Award
1996 Professional Advisor of the Year, Epilepsy Foundation
1998 Frank R. Ford Teaching Award, Department of Neurology
1996 Professional Advisor of the Year, Epilepsy Foundation
1998 Frank R. Ford Teaching Award, Department of Neurology
Expertise
- Epilepsy
- General Pediatrics
- Pediatric Neurology
Research
Research and Publications
Dr. Vining co-authored the book "Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide."
Research Interests
- Effect of seizures and antiepileptic medications on learning
- Assessing and improving the outcomes of epilepsy surgery
- Etiology and treatment of Rasmussen''s syndrome
- Investigating the ketogenic diet (efficacy, implementation, nutritional and health issues)
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Languages
- English
Memberships
2000-present American Epilepsy Society- Year Round Education Committee, Chairman of Pediatric Education Subcommittee
2000-present American Epilepsy Society: Task Force on Women
2002-present American Epilepsy Society: Merritt Putnam Advisory Board
2002-present American Academy of Pediatrics: Neurology Section
Executive Committee
2004-present American Epilepsy Society: Nominating Committee
2004-present NINDS: Data and Safety Monitoring Board
2000-present American Epilepsy Society: Task Force on Women
2002-present American Epilepsy Society: Merritt Putnam Advisory Board
2002-present American Academy of Pediatrics: Neurology Section
Executive Committee
2004-present American Epilepsy Society: Nominating Committee
2004-present NINDS: Data and Safety Monitoring Board
Additional Resources
Johns Hopkins Neurology and Neurosurgery
Johns Hopkins Epilepsy Center
Johns Hopkins Pediatric Neurology
Curriculum Vitae
Johns Hopkins Epilepsy Center
Johns Hopkins Pediatric Neurology
Curriculum Vitae
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