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FemaleAbout Jessica Fesler
Biography
Jessica R. Fesler, MD, MEd, FAES, is a board-certified neurologist and epileptologist at the Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center, where she has been on staff since 2017. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of seizures and related disorders, especially drug-resistant epilepsy, including helping patients navigate presurgical evaluations.
Dr. Fesler earned her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, where she graduated with special distinction. She completed her neurology residency at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, followed by a two-year specialty fellowship in epilepsy at the Cleveland Clinic with advanced training in surgical evaluation.
She is a clinician educator, completing a Master of Education in the Health Professions from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Fesler serves as the Program Director of the Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Fellowships and Education programs and serves as Director of the Year II Neuroscience Course at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. Her contributions to medical education have been recognized with multiple teaching awards, including the Kaiser-Permanente Excellence in Teaching Award and the Neurology Faculty Excellence Award.
Dr. Fesler is active in national and international education initiatives in epilepsy. She serves in committee roles in the American Epilepsy Society and International League Against Epilepsy. She is also involved in curriculum development, mentorship, educational research, patient advocacy.
She, however, would cite her biggest accomplishment to be her three children. She is most proud witnessing their shared joy of learning and how they spread love and kindness in the world.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Graduate School: Johns Hopkins University, 2020
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy, 2017
- Residency: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 2015
- Internship: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 2012
- Medical Education: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 2011
- Undergraduate: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 2007
Board Certifications
- Epilepsy: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 2016
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 2015
Research & Publications
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
71 ratings, 10 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2026
Dr. Fesler And her assistant really listens to me and make sure that I''m treated very well. I''m truly grateful I''ve had my doctor for a long time and she''s taking very good care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2026
Dr Fesler listened and took the time to understand my medical history as well to understand what happened on the day of my seizure. She thoroughly explained the treatment plan and option. She is very caring and compassionate. She made me feel very comfortable. I highly recommend her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
I was very pleased and happy with the amount of time that Dr. Fesler and her assistant Dr. Howard gave me and how thorough they were and going over every aspect of my file and symptoms. I felt very secure and safe in Dr Fesslers care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
This is not my first time having to deal with Cleveland clinic and I have been pleased And have felt secure with all of the Cleveland clinic doctors especially Dr. Fesler!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2026
Love Dr. Fessler, she takes her time with me and makes sure I understand everything about my medication changes and is concerned about my over all health issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. Fesler listens to you. Very nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2025
I had to rejoin so dr fesler could hear me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Dr Fesler was top notch
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
The care I receive from Dr. Fesler is above excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
I love Dr Fessler. She listens and makes sound decisions on my care plan even if it means referring me to other doctors