The Epilepsy Center provides access to specialists in adult neurology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, electroencephalography (EEG), neuropsychology, nursing, positron emission tomography, psychiatry, social services, and physical and occupational therapy. Through this group of specialists, the patient receives personalized care throughout the diagnosis and treatment of their condition.

Medical Staff

Robert Simkins, D.O., is the Medical Director for Kettering Medical Center Network's Wallace-Kettering Neuroscience Institute Epilepsy Center. He is board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. Dr. Simkins is a graduate of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, Iowa. He received his neurological residency training at the University of Illinois in Chicago. He received his fellowship training in clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Dr. Simkins is the former Director of the Epilepsy Center, Baylor College of Medicine at The Methodist Hospital.

Phillip White, M.D., is board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. In addition, he received his neurology residency and post-doctoral training in clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. White was an Assistant Professor of Neurology and ran the Epilepsy Clinic at Baylor College of Medicine.

Raymond J. Poelstra, M.D., F.A.C.S., is on staff with The Wallace-Kettering Neuroscience Institute. He is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, and is in private practice as a neurosurgeon with Neurosurgery, Inc., Kettering, Ohio. He is also a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Poelstra received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.  Dr. Poelstra is Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at Wright State University.

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