Meriem K. Bensalem-Owen, MD, FACNS, FANA

  • Director, Epilepsy Program
4.91 out of 5
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Meriem K. Bensalem-Owen is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in epilepsy, clinical neurophysiology and neurology. Bensalem-Owen specializes in the care of adults with epilepsy with a special focus on the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy. She has special interests in planning for epilepsy surgery in potential candidates and in responsive neuro-stimulation as well as in caring for women with epilepsy during their reproductive years.

Bensalem-Owen is a fellow of the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society and a fellow of the American Neurological Association. She is member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Epilepsy Society and honorary member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She received several teaching awards including the Abraham Flexner Master Educator Award and the Champions in Health Award by the Epilepsy Foundation Kentuckiana.

Faculty Rank

  • Professor of Neurology
  • Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology

Training & Education

Degree

Université d' Alger, Alger, Algeria

Residency

Neurology, University of Kentucky

Fellowship

Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology, University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Epilepsy
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology
Fellow of the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society
Fellow of the American Neurological Association

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Ratings & Reviews

4.91 out of 5
5 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

  • Patient Review

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    May 2nd 2022
    *Dr. Bensalem is always thorough, and a pleasure to talk with. A good experience.

    Patient Review

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    March 24th 2022
    Physician listens to my concerns of daily life to improve my medical concerns

    Patient Review

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    January 10th 2022
    I love my doctor.

    Patient Review

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    November 29th 2021
    Dr. Bensalem Owen is one of the best doctors I've ever had. UK is so very lucky to have her.

    Patient Review

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    November 8th 2021
    She is the best provider I have ever had.