Biographical summary
Anteneh M. Feyissa, M.D., FAAN is a neurologist, who has specialized in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology. His clinical focus includes:
Expertise in management of epilepsy with a special interest in:
- Brain Tumor-Related epilepsy
- Autoimmune associated epilepsy
- Women with epilepsy
- Surgical evaluation and treatments for drug-resistant epilepsy
- Neuromodulation for epilepsy
- EEG
- Complex coordination of care and diagnosis with a multi-disciplinary team of experts
- Promoting each patient's understanding of their diagnosis and empowering patients to become partners in managing their health
- Discerning each patient's unique expectations of living with epilepsy
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Feyissa is active in research and is a recipient of intramural and extramural grant support. Further, Dr. Feyissa is actively engaged in teaching and mentoring trainees across multiple levels. He authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Autoimmune epilepsy
- Women with epilepsy
- Surgical treatments for drug-resistant epilepsy
- EEG
- Neuromodulation for epilepsy
- Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy
- Autoimmune Associated Epilepsy
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2016
FellowEpilepsy, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
FellowClin Neurophysiology EEG/Epile, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2015
Fellow - EEGMayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2014
Academic Chief Resident - NeurologyMD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas Medical Branch
- 2013
Residency - NeurologyMD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas Medical Branch
- 2010
Ph.D. - NeuroscienceCenter for Psychiatric Neuroscience, University of Mississippi Medical Center
- 2007
MSNational University of Ireland
- 2006
MDSchool of Medicine, Addis Ababa University (Haile Selassie)
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2016
EpilepsyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- 2015
Clinical NeurophysiologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- 2014
NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2024
A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition AwardAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2023
Teacher of the YearDepartment of Neurology
- 2020
2020 Provider Recognition AwardMayo Clinic in Florida
- 2019
2019 Provider Recognition AwardMayo Clinic in Florida
- 2018
American Epilepsy Society (AES) Research and Training Fellowship for Clinicians AwardAmerican Epilepsy Society
- 2015
Selected ParticipantJ. Kiffin Penry Epilepsy MiniFellowship Program
- 2014
Awarded a $2500 scholarship to help support an international rotation to Addis Ababa, EthiopiaMayo International Health Program
- 2014
Outstanding Overall Resident Award NomineeMD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas Medical Branch
- 2014
Resident Scholar Travel Award ($1500)Foundation of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
- 2013
Resident Researcher of the YearMD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas Medical Branch
- 2013
Resident Scholar Travel Award ($3000)Foundation of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
- 2012
Resident Teacher of the YearMD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas Medical Branch
- 2012
Outstanding Overall Resident Award NomineeMD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas Medical Branch
- 2006
NUI Galway International Scholarship Program ScholarshipNational University of Ireland
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
Guideline PanelAmerican Epilepsy Society
- 2024 - present
International Relations CommitteeAmerican Clinical Neurophysiology Society
- 2024 - present
Guidelines and Standards CommitteeAmerican Epilepsy Society
- 2024 - present
International Committee, MemberAmerican Clinical Neurophysiology Society
- 2023 - 2024
Abstract ChairAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2022 - present
Fellow of the American Epilepsy SocietyAmerican Epilepsy Society
- 2022 - 2023
Abstract ChairAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2021 - 2022
Abstract ChairAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2021 - present
Sub-committe - MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2021 - present
Scientific Subcommittee, MemberAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2021 - present
FellowAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2020 - present
Fellow MemberAmerican Clinical Neurophysiology Society
- 2020 - 2021
Abstract ChairAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2019
Abstract Reviewer, Scientific SessionsAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2018 - present
Resident and Fellow CommitteeAmerican Clinical Neurophysiology Society
- 2018
Abstract Reviewer, Scientific SessionsAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2018 - present
MemberNeuroscience Focused Research Team Florida
- 2018 - present
Education CommitteeAmerican Clinical Neurophysiology Society
- 2016 - 2019
Co-DirectorEpilepsy Monitoring Unit, Department of Neurology
- 2016 - present
DirectorClinical Neurophysiology Laboratory, Department of Neurology
Publications