Camilo Iván García, MD

CEO & Founder | Neurologist | Epileptologist | Clinical Neurophysiologist

Triple board-certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, and epilepsy, with extensive expertise in epilepsy, seizure disorders, epilepsy surgery, advanced neurophysiology, EEG, stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG), and general neurology.

Camilo Iván García, MD

CEO & Founder | Neurologist | Epileptologist | Clinical Neurophysiologist

Professional profile

Specialized experience in complex epilepsy care.

Education

Training across Colombia and the United States.

2000–2005

Doctor of Medicine, MD

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

2007–2008

Neurology Training

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia

2009–2010

Preliminary Internal Medicine Residency

Cleveland Clinic Florida

2010–2013

Adult Neurology Residency

Cleveland Clinic Florida — served as Chief Resident

2013–2015

Fellowship in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology

Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio

Certifications & advanced training

Board-certified across three neurological disciplines.

Dr. Garcia holds board certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in:

Neurology

Clinical Neurophysiology

Epilepsy

Advanced fellowship training includes:

Clinical neurophysiology
Electroencephalography (EEG)
Medical and surgical epilepsy
Presurgical epilepsy evaluation
Advanced neurophysiological techniques
Stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG)
Evaluation of patients with drug-resistant epilepsy

He is also certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and has held active medical licenses in Florida and Ohio.

Professional experience

Clinical leadership, program development, and education.

Epilepsy & Brain Center of Florida

CEO & Founder

Dr. Garcia founded Epilepsy & Brain Center of Florida with the mission of providing compassionate, comprehensive, and personalized neurological care. His work through the Center emphasizes access to specialized services, patient and family support, individualized treatment planning, and clear communication.

Academic & Surgical Epilepsy Leadership

Associate Professor of Neurology & Co-Medical Director

Dr. Garcia serves as an Associate Professor of Neurology and Co-Medical Director of the Surgical Epilepsy Program. His work includes advanced epilepsy care, physician education, program development, and multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment of patients with complex and drug-resistant epilepsy.

South Florida

Epilepsy Surgery Program & Level IV Epilepsy Center

Over more than a decade of clinical practice in South Florida, Dr. Garcia helped develop and expand a comprehensive epilepsy surgery program and a Level IV Epilepsy Center. He also performed the first stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) procedure in Florida, helping introduce this advanced minimally invasive technique for evaluating patients with drug-resistant epilepsy in the state.

Presurgical Epilepsy Evaluation

More than 1,500 Complex Epilepsy Evaluations

Dr. Garcia has been involved in the presurgical evaluation of more than 1,500 patients with complex and drug-resistant epilepsy. His clinical work focuses on identifying individualized treatment options for patients whose seizures have not responded to conventional medical therapy.

Patient & Community Support

Bilingual Epilepsy Support Initiatives

Dr. Garcia established a longstanding physician-led epilepsy support group in South Florida and also developed a Spanish-language epilepsy support group to improve culturally and linguistically accessible education, guidance, and support for patients and families.

Areas of specialization

Focused expertise across advanced epilepsy care and neurophysiology.

Dr. Garcia’s principal clinical, academic, and research areas include:

Clinical epilepsySeizure disordersDrug-resistant & complex epilepsyGeneral neurologyElectroencephalography (EEG)Advanced neurophysiologyContinuous & prolonged EEG monitoringStereo-electroencephalography (SEEG)Invasive epilepsy monitoringPresurgical epilepsy evaluationEpilepsy surgery evaluationSeizure localizationFunctional brain mappingFunctional connectivity & seizure networksClinical & translational researchMedical educationPatient advocacy

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Garcia has been actively involved in clinical and translational research in epilepsy and neurophysiology. He has contributed to multiple research projects and has authored and co-authored scientific publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, including work related to epilepsy surgery, seizure localization, neurophysiology, and the evaluation of patients with drug-resistant epilepsy.

He has received professional recognition for his contributions to epilepsy care, medical education, research, and program development. He is an active member of the American Epilepsy Society (AES), the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), and the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).

His patient-centered approach emphasizes individualized treatment planning, clear communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, second opinions when appropriate, and compassionate support for patients and their families.

Looking for specialized neurological or epilepsy care?

Request an appointment with Epilepsy & Brain Center of Florida to discuss your neurological concerns, receive an individualized evaluation, and determine the appropriate next step in care.