Director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Program at USA Health, Patterson brings a combination of advanced clinical training, scientific discovery, and a passion for education to USA Health and the Whiddon College of Medicine.
In her new role, Patterson will lead the continued growth of comprehensive pediatric epilepsy services at USA Health by helping expand access to specialized neurologic care for children throughout the Gulf Coast region.
Her passions include caring for infants, children, and adolescents with a broad range of neurologic conditions, both in the inpatient and critical care settings, as well as children of all ages with complex epilepsy in the outpatient setting.
Patterson's scholarly work reflects a longstanding commitment to advancing the understanding of neurological disease. Her research has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals.
In addition to her clinical and research accomplishments, Patterson is recognized as a gifted educator. She received the 2022 University of Colorado Department of Pediatrics Medical Student Teaching Award and has actively participated in mentoring, teaching, and community outreach throughout her career.
