Other Locations: Maple Grove

Specialty 1: Neurology

Specialty 2: Neurophysiology

Keywords/Search Terms: Physician, double board certified in Neurology and Epilepsy. Expertise in traumatic brain injury, seizures and pregnancy, medication side effects, epilepsy surgery, video EEG.

Medical School: Rush Medical College

License(s): MN

Years in Practice: 16

IME Training: SEAK

Additional Information

Dr. Sima Patel MD, FAES, FANA is double board-certified physician in Neurology and Epilepsy (ABPN) and serves as Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Minnesota. She is nationally recognized for her expertise in seizure cases involving traumatic brain injury, pregnancy, and complex neurologic conditions. Currently, she serves as Medical Director of Epilepsy and Video EEG at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Minneapolis. Dr. Patel earned her medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, completed her neurology residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and pursued an Epilepsy Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation—one of the nation’s leading institutions in epilepsy care. With nearly 20 years of clinical and academic experience (after medical school), she has authored numerous scientific papers, poster abstracts, and book chapters, and frequently present at education and scientific conferences. She holds intellectual property rights for a seizure behavioral testing protocol (ROAR Testing) th, which has been utilized on over 40,000 patients at University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital. As an expert witness, Dr. Patel provides honest, evidence-based evaluations and testimony that clarify complex topics such as seizures during pregnancy, drug-resistant seizures, intracranial EEG, neuromodulation devices (RNS, DBS, VNS), drug interactions, and cognitive complications. She specializes in translating advanced neurology into clear, courtroom-ready language and am known for my impartiality, precision, and professionalism. Her work has supported cases involving personal injury, medical malpractice, impact of seizures on cognition, and toxic effects of seizure medications. Dr. Patel is trusted by both plaintiff and defense attorney for her balanced, evidence based approach, timely turnaround, and clear communication in depositions and trials. She provides consultation only to attorneys. Inquiries may be sent directly to sipatel12@gmail.com.