UPMC Expands Services for Those Living with Epilepsy and Seizures

Harrisburg, Pa. (September 9, 2025) — UPMC Neurological Institute is expanding specialized care for central Pennsylvania residents with epilepsy or seizure disorders by welcoming three fellowship-trained epileptologists to their team.
“A growing number of patients in our communities are living with unexplained repeated seizures or being diagnosed with epilepsy,” said Kimberly Rinehart, executive administrator, UPMC Neurological Institute. “While these conditions can be unpredictable, we provide patients and their loved ones with care plans to help them get back to living life on their terms.”
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that causes repeated seizures. It affects an estimated three million people in the U.S. While most people with epilepsy can live full, healthy lives, identifying the cause of the seizures and managing them is crucial to a patient’s quality of life.
Michelle Calmet, M.D.Mustafa Donmez, M.D., and Natasha Qutab, M.D. join Sasan Salimian, M.D. in caring for patients across locations in Mechanicsburg, Harrisburg, Hershey, Annville and Lancaster. The team also serves as a bridge for pediatric epilepsy patients as they transition to adulthood and their disease management needs change.
Treatment for epilepsy focuses on preventing seizures. Most patients take anti-seizure medications, which can help control abnormal brain activity. About two-thirds of people with epilepsy can become seizure-free with the right medication. For those who don’t respond well to medication, other treatments are available, such as surgery, neurostimulation devices, or specialized diets. By bringing together this team of epileptologists, UPMC provides timely access to tailored treatment plans for people with epilepsy.
“Having a seizure can be a traumatic event for patients and their friends and family,” said Kerstin Bettermann, M.D., chief of neurology, UPMC in Central Pa. “Our expanded epilepsy program will provide needed relief to epilepsy and seizure patients living in our communities.”
To schedule an appointment with the epileptology team, call 717-791-2520.
 
About UPMC 
UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.

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