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Brain Health

Charlotte-area teen, diagnosed with epilepsy at age 4, is finally seizure-free

Surgery by Dr. Erin Kiehna delivered results mom could barely hope for

Page Leggett
Contributing Writer
Published April 2, 2025
Zac Hullander and mom Main

Zac Hullander and his mom, Natalie Hullander, have renewed peace of mind and zest for life after brain surgery stopped Zac's seizures that he suffered for more than 10 years. “Pretty much right after he woke up from surgery, I knew he was just normal Zac,” Natalie Hullander said. “Brain surgery sounds like a big, scary thing, but it wasn’t. It was truly a blessing.”

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  • epilepsy in kids
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  • Charlotte
  • Hemby Children's Hospital
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  • epilepsy
  • epilepsy in kids
  • seizures
  • Charlotte
  • Hemby Children's Hospital
  • Char. R
  • GCM

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