Karina Gonzalez Otarula, MD

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A Specialist in Neurology

Dr. Karina Gonzalez Otarula is a neurologist who treats a variety of conditions. She has a special interest in epilepsy.

She treats:

  • Epilepsy
  • Headaches
  • Neurodegenerative disorders
  • Stroke

Her services include:

  • Obtaining a patient’s medical history
  • Performing physical exams
  • Ordering and interpreting serum and cerebrospinal fluid testing
  • Interpreting central nervous system imaging
  • Performing spinal taps
  • Interpreting EEG, video EEG and ambulatory EEG tests
  • Interrogating and programming vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) to treat seizures

Dr. Gonzalez Otarula is a clinical instructor of neurology at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine.

Speaks: English, French, Spanish

Specialties

(605) 312-8500

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Epilepsy and EEG: McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Residency:
Neurology: University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City, IA
Neurology: Foundation for Treatment of Children’s Neurological Diseases, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Internship:
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics, Iowa City, IA
Foundation for Treatment of Children’s Neurological Diseases, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Medical School:
National University of Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina
Undergraduate School:
National University of Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina

Experience & Research

Professional Memberships:

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

Selected Publications:

  • Post-surgical seizure outcome in temporal lobe epilepsy patients with normal or subtle non-specific MRI findings, Journal of Neurosurgery (2021)
  • Patient specific prediction of temporal lobe epilepsy surgical outcomes, Epilepsia (2021)
  • A systematic literature review of health disparities among rural people with epilepsy (RPWE) in the United States and Canada, Epilepsy & Behavior (2021)
  • Ambulatory EEG to Classify the Epilepsy Syndrome, Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology (2021)
  • Automated seizure detection accuracy for ambulatory EEG recordings, Neurology (2019)

Diplomate:

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Idea of Care

I believe in actively listening to my patients, valuing their concerns and understanding their unique experiences. Through thorough evaluations and examinations, I strive to uncover the causes of their health issues. By discussing testing and treatment options, I aim to empower my patients to make well-informed decisions about their health care journey. My commitment lies in providing personalized care to achieve the best possible outcomes for their overall well-being.

Personal Interests

Dr. Gonzalez Otarula enjoys gardening, kayaking, hiking and spending time with her family.

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