Preeti V. Puntambekar, MD, PhD

Dr. Preeti Puntambekar is a board-certified epileptologist and neurologist and brings extensive clinical expertise to provide personalized and warm compassionate care. She treats adult patients with epilepsy in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her belief is to care for the whole patient using evidence based scientific medical and surgical advances to create an individualized treatment plan. She is particularly interested and has developed sub-specialty clinics for Women with Epilepsy and Transition Care from Pediatric to Adult Epilepsy. In her role as Director of Adult Epilepsy Surgery, Interdisciplinary Operations and Outcomes, she is continuously involved in improving the level of care for refractory epilepsy patients at our NAEC level 4 epilepsy center.

She has conducted research locally and nationally and works as mentor for medical students at New York Medical College. She has been a Principal and Sub-Investigator for multiple research studies and clinical trials. Her other interests over the years include critical care EEG monitoring, MEG and EEG source localization, intracranial monitoring, neuromodulation devices (VNS/RNS), pharmacology and neuroscience.

After completing her medical degree in India, she pursued further education in the US with a PhD in Pharmacology followed by internship and residency in Neurology at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University School of Medicine and fellowship training in Clinical Neurophysiology/Epilepsy at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society and American Clinical Neurophysiology Society and is actively involved in committee work, national and international epilepsy societies and foundations.

Health Clinic for Women with Epilepsy

At WMCHealth's Clinic for Women with Epilepsy, we recognize that epilepsy management is as unique as you are. Our specialized team is dedicated to empowering women with epilepsy throughout all life stages.

We offer customized care that goes beyond seizure control:

• Adolescence to Menopause: We address age-specific challenges, including catamenial epilepsy and menopausal transitions
• Family Planning: Our proactive medication adjustments and folic acid guidance help support safe pregnancies
• Pregnancy and Beyond: Partnering with maternal-fetal specialists for high-risk pregnancies, we monitor your medication regimen and provide tailored delivery and postpartum plans
• Comprehensive Women's Health: We manage birth control interactions, bone health and other epilepsy-related concerns Our board-certified epileptologists work alongside you, providing sophisticated care, up-to-date resources and continuous support.

Whether you're navigating daily life with epilepsy or planning for major milestones, we're here to help. Call 914.345.1313 to learn more.

Transition Clinic for Pediatric to Adult Epilepsy Care

If you have epilepsy, navigating the transition from pediatric to adult care can be overwhelming. At WMCHealth's Transition Clinic for Pediatric to Adult Epilepsy Care, we bridge the gap with expertise and compassion.

Our team specializes in guiding young adults through this crucial phase. We offer:

• Comprehensive medical evaluations
• Tailored treatment plans
• Practical advice on adult epilepsy management
• Support for complex epilepsy cases
• Strategies for increasing independence in care

Our goal is to empower you with knowledge and resources and address your specific needs and concerns, providing a launch pad for confident, informed epilepsy management in adulthood. Call 914.345.1313 to learn more.

Professional Memberships:

• American Academy of Neurology
• American Epilepsy Society
• American Clinical Neurophysiology Society

Awards/Professional Recognition:

• Fellow of American Clinical Neurophysiology Society
• Fellow of the American Epilepsy Society
• Best Doctors Awards for Clinical Care