Ramon E. Bautista, M.D., M.B.A.

Ramon E. Bautista M.D., M.B.A.

Professor & Chair, Department of Neurology; Interim Chief, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Medical Director, Epilepsy Care Center

Department: Department of Neurology
Business Phone: (904) 244-9092
Business Email: ramon.bautista@jax.ufl.edu

Board Certifications

  • Neurology
  • Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Epilepsy

Clinical Profile

Specialties
  • Electroencephalography
  • Epilepsy
  • Neurology
Interests
  • Clinical Special Interests: Clinical neurophysiology; epilepsy and the use of electroencephalography

Publications

2024
Lance Adams Syndrome in the Setting of COVID-19 Pneumonia.
Cureus.16(5):e60621-[DOI] 10.7759/cureus.60621.[PMID] 38903282.
2024
The seizure onset zone: More than just the “onset” zone
Clinical Neurophysiology.():-[DOI] 10.1016/j.clinph.2024.10.002.[PMID] 39467723.
2023
The complex role of the white matter in epileptic spike propagation.
Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology.146():131-132[DOI] 10.1016/j.clinph.2022.11.006.[PMID] 36470712.
2022
Enhancing the wellness of caregivers of individuals with epilepsy: The effects of a brief stress management course.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.133():108745-[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2022.108745.[PMID] 35716427.
2022
The social science of epilepsy: A tribute to Dr. Steven Schachter.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.137(Pt B):108722-[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2022.108722.[PMID] 36463059.
2021
Gender differences in Epworth Sleepiness Scale revealed by paired patient-spouse scoring.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.114(Pt A):107272-[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107272.[PMID] 32651121.
2021
Prolonged post-ictal atrial fibrillation following seizures.
Epilepsy & behavior reports.16():100481-[DOI] 10.1016/j.ebr.2021.100481.[PMID] 34693244.
2020
Exploring the clinical value of electrically induced seizures.
Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology.131(9):2279-2280[DOI] 10.1016/j.clinph.2020.07.002.[PMID] 32713831.
2020
The effects of a brief memory enhancement course on individuals with epilepsy.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.112():107347-[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2020.107347.[PMID] 32861025.
2018
Epilepsy wellness: The standard of care for the 21st century.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.87():241-242[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2018.07.026.[PMID] 30170896.
2017
Understanding the self-management skills of persons with epilepsy.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.69():7-11[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2016.11.022.[PMID] 28219044.
2015
Factors associated with increased felt stigma among individuals with epilepsy.
Seizure.30():106-12[DOI] 10.1016/j.seizure.2015.06.006.[PMID] 26216694.
2015
In focus: The everyday lives of families of adult individuals with epilepsy.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.50():10-3[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2015.05.041.[PMID] 26093217.
2014
Factors associated with superior self-management skills among individuals with epilepsy.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.41():221-6[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2014.10.012.[PMID] 25461220.
2014
The human face of epilepsy: a tribute to Epilepsy & behavior.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.40():114-[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2014.09.014.[PMID] 25284055.
2014
The societal integration of individuals with epilepsy: perspectives for the 21st century.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.35():42-9[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2014.04.006.[PMID] 24798409.
2013
Analyzing depression coping strategies of patients with epilepsy: a preliminary study.
Seizure.22(9):686-91[DOI] 10.1016/j.seizure.2013.05.004.[PMID] 23711614.
2013
Determining the coping strategies of individuals with epilepsy.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.27(2):286-91[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2013.01.029.[PMID] 23507304.
2013
On the nature of interictal epileptiform discharges.
Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology.124(11):2073-4[DOI] 10.1016/j.clinph.2013.06.009.[PMID] 23845893.
2013
Physical exercise as a coping strategy for individuals with epilepsy.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.28(1):132-[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2013.04.007.[PMID] 23694693.
2013
Racial differences in coping strategies among individuals with epilepsy.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.29(1):67-71[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2013.06.035.[PMID] 23939030.
2013
Unraveling the complex web of electrocerebral oscillations.
Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology.124(8):1486-7[DOI] 10.1016/j.clinph.2012.11.017.[PMID] 23276490.
2012
Effects of antiepileptic drug characteristics on medication adherence.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.23(4):437-41[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2012.02.002.[PMID] 22405862.
2012
Eliminating muscle artifacts from EEG recordings: a necessary imperative.
Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology.123(8):1481-2[DOI] 10.1016/j.clinph.2011.12.002.[PMID] 22200415.
2011
Advanced electroencephalography: towards broad clinical application.
Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology.122(6):1071-2[DOI] 10.1016/j.clinph.2010.11.004.[PMID] 21145784.
2011
Detecting health disparities among Caucasians and African-Americans with epilepsy.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.20(1):52-6[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2010.10.016.[PMID] 21130695.
2011
Factors associated with poor seizure control and increased side effects after switching to generic antiepileptic drugs.
Epilepsy research.95(1-2):158-67[DOI] 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2011.03.014.[PMID] 21530177.
2011
Health disparities in medication adherence between African-Americans and Caucasians with epilepsy.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.22(3):495-8[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2011.07.032.[PMID] 21907630.
2009
Osmo-therapy for seizures: a new treatment paradigm?
Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology.120(4):647-8[DOI] 10.1016/j.clinph.2009.02.158.[PMID] 19286421.
2009
Seizure severity is associated with quality of life independent of seizure frequency.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.16(2):325-9[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2009.07.037.[PMID] 19713158.
2009
Seizures and EEG findings in an adult patient with DiGeorge syndrome: a case report and review of the literature.
Seizure.18(9):648-51[DOI] 10.1016/j.seizure.2009.07.003.[PMID] 19665396.
2009
The association between health literacy and outcomes of care among epilepsy patients.
Seizure.18(6):400-4[DOI] 10.1016/j.seizure.2009.02.004.[PMID] 19324575.
2008
32-Channel banana-avg montage is better than 16-channel double banana montage to detect epileptiform discharges in routine EEGs.
Clinical neurophysiology : official journal of the International Federation of Clinical Neurophysiology.119(10):2185-7[DOI] 10.1016/j.clinph.2008.06.010.[PMID] 18752991.
2008
Expanding the theory of symptom modeling in patents with psychogenic nonepileptic seizures.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.13(2):407-9[DOI] 10.1016/j.yebeh.2008.04.016.[PMID] 18522872.
2008
Factors Associated With Health Literacy Among Epilepsy Patients
Epilepsia.49():125-[DOI] .[PMID] .
2008
Factors associated with utilization of healthcare resources among epilepsy patients.
Epilepsy research.79(2-3):120-9[DOI] 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2008.01.003.[PMID] 18339521.
2007
Factors associated with employment in epilepsy patients.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.10(1):89-95[DOI] .[PMID] 17118712.
2007
Factors associated with satisfaction with care among patients with epilepsy.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.11(4):518-24[DOI] .[PMID] 17936688.
2007
Incorporating abbreviated EEGs in the initial workup of patients who present to the emergency room with mental status changes of unknown etiology.
Journal of clinical neurophysiology : official publication of the American Electroencephalographic Society.24(1):16-21[DOI] .[PMID] 17277572.
2006
Driving prevalence and factors associated with driving among patients with epilepsy.
Epilepsy & behavior : E&B.9(4):625-31[DOI] .[PMID] 17029974.
2003
Expressive aprosody and amusia as a manifestation of right hemisphere seizures.
Epilepsia.44(3):466-7[DOI] .[PMID] 12614406.
2003
The use of the ketogenic diet in a patient with subacute sclerosing panencephalitis.
Seizure.12(3):175-7[DOI] .[PMID] 12651085.
1999
Prediction of surgical outcome by interictal epileptiform abnormalities during intracranial EEG monitoring in patients with extrahippocampal seizures.
Epilepsia.40(7):880-90[DOI] .[PMID] 10403211.
1998
EEG findings in frontal lobe epilepsies.
Neurology.50(6):1765-71[DOI] .[PMID] 9633725.

Office Information

Academic Office
9th Floor, Tower I
580 West 8th Street, T17
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 244-9092
ramon.bautista@jax.ufl.edu
Administrative Manager
Sarah Conway
(904) 244-9092
SarahE.conway@jax.ufl.edu
GME Office
9th Floor, Tower I
580 West 8th Street, T17
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Phone: (904) 244-9822
Fax: (904) 244-9493
ramon.bautista@jax.ufl.edu
GME Program Assistant
Shadina Williams
(904) 244-9822
Shadina.Williams@jax.ufl.edu

Education

Medical Degree
1989 · University of the Philippines, Metro Manila 1000, Philippines
Neurology Residency
1994 · Barnes - Jewish Hospital, St Louis, MO, USA
Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship
1995 · Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
Epilepsy Fellowship
1997 · Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, USA

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