About James Leiphart, MD
Dr. James Leiphart is specialty care physician board certified in neurological surgery at Inova Health System. He joined Inova with nine years of surgical and clinical experience. He has a special interest in management of epilepsy and complex pain syndrome.
Dr. Leiphart is the Vice Chair of Education for Inova Neurosciences, Director of the Inova Neurosurgery Residency Program, and serves the Department of Neurosciences at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine Inova Campus where he holds the title of Associate Professor. Dr. Leiphart chose to practice neurosurgery because there is so much potential to make a difference utilizing the surgical approach for patients dealing with complex brain disease.
A native of Muncie, Indiana, Dr. Leiphart currently resides in Arlington, VA.
Published Blog Articles and Other Media
Video
- Qamar's Story: Seizure-Free with Laser Ablation Surgical Treatment
- Gabriel's Story: Use of Laser Ablation Treatment for Seizures
Blogs
Background
Medical Education
Northwestern University Medical School 1997Internships
Training Specialty: Surgery
6/24/1997 - 6/23/1998
Residency
Training Specialty: Neurological Surgery
7/1/1998 - 2/29/2004
Fellowships
Training Specialty: Neurological Surgery
1/1/2003 - 6/30/2003
Patient Reviews
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