Blanca Talavera De la Esperanza, MD
Physician, Assistant Professor
Neurology - Epilepsy
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614-293-4969Conditions and expertise
- Epilepsy
- Movement Disorders
Locations
- Center for Neuromodulation in Davis Outpatient Care
- Neurology in Outpatient Care Powell
Academics and research
Department: Neurology
About
- Gender
- Female
- Additional languages
- German, Spanish
Biography
As a neurologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I specialize in epilepsy and movement disorders. I care for patients with a broad range of neurological conditions, with particular expertise in epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, dystonia and other movement disorders. My training includes specialized fellowships in epilepsy and intracranial EEG at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and movement disorders at the University of Cincinnati.
My clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and movement disorders. In epilepsy, I have specialized training in advanced therapies including responsive neurostimulation (RNS), deep brain stimulation (DBS) and vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), as well as intracranial EEG and the evaluation of complex seizure disorders. In movement disorders, I specialize in botulinum toxin treatment, advanced therapies for tremor and Parkinson’s disease including neuromodulation, with a particular interest in individualized treatment approaches for patients with complex movement disorders.
I chose a career in medicine because I genuinely enjoy helping people and consider it a privilege to care for my patients. My approach is centered on listening carefully, understanding each patient's individual experience and working closely with them to develop treatment strategies that reflect their needs, priorities and goals. I strive to combine specialized neurological expertise with compassionate, evidence-based care, helping each patient better understand their condition and navigate the treatment options available to them.
Conditions and expertise
- Epilepsy
- Movement Disorders
Locations
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Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Movement Disorders
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, United States
7/11/2024 - 7/10/2026 - Fellowship - Psychiatry & Neurology, Epilepsy
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, United States
7/1/2023 - 7/1/2024 - Residency - Neurology
- Hospital Clinico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
5/1/2017 - 5/1/2021 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
9/1/2010 - 9/1/2016
Academics and research
I am an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. My research focuses on understanding the mechanisms underlying epilepsy and movement disorders and translating advances in neuroscience into better diagnosis and treatment for patients.
My research career has evolved across several areas of neurology, including COVID-19, headache disorders, and stroke. My more recent work has focused primarily on epilepsy, particularly sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP), ictal central apnea and the neural and cardiorespiratory mechanisms underlying these conditions. During my research and intracranial EEG training at the University of Texas, I investigated seizure-related respiratory changes and the brain networks involved in respiratory modulation. This work has included studying the neuroanatomical correlates of ictal central apnea and using intracranial recordings and neuromodulation to better understand the relationship between seizures, brain networks, and respiration.
My movement disorders research focuses on Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and rare genetic movement disorders, with an interest in understanding the clinical manifestations and underlying mechanisms of these conditions. My work has included research and case reports involving genetic movement disorders, dystonia, myotonia, Parkinson’s disease, and other complex movement disorders.
My research experience includes case studies, qualitative research, observational and multicenter studies, and clinical trials. I have collaborated on research spanning epilepsy, stroke, headache, movement disorders, and neurological complications of COVID-19. My work has resulted in publications in peer-reviewed journals including The Lancet, Annals of Neurology, Neurology, Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, Epilepsia, Stroke, and Epilepsy Research.
Research interests
- Epilepsy
- Movement Disorders
Academic information
- Department:
- Neurology
- Division:
- Neurology
More about my research
Consulting and related relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 11/3/2025, Blanca Talavera De la Esperanza has reported no relationships with companies or entities.