Norimitsu Kuwabara, M.D.

Dr. Norimitsu Kuwabara is an Assistant Professor at Central Michigan University College of Medicine and serves as a Pediatric Neurologist, Epileptologist, and Medical Director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Center at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan. The program is a Level 4 Epilepsy Center accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC), reflecting the highest level of comprehensive epilepsy care. Dr. Kuwabara completed his medical education in Japan, followed by pediatric residency training in the United States and specialized training in pediatric neurology and clinical neurophysiology. He is board-certified in pediatrics, child neurology, and clinical neurophysiology, with expertise in epilepsy diagnosis and management, including advanced neurophysiologic monitoring.
Dr. Kuwabara has contributed to peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and international presentations, and actively serves as a reviewer for multiple journals. He is deeply passionate about medical education and is committed to cultivating the next generation of physicians through mentorship, teaching, and academic leadership. Recognized for excellence in teaching, he continues to engage trainees at all levels. His work reflects a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while advancing both pediatric epilepsy care and physician education.