AUSTIN, Texas -- A hospital in North Austin has just become the first Level 4 epilepsy center to treat both adults and children in Central Texas.

The designation is the highest level of accreditation by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers.

St. David's North Medical center was given the designation after treating seizure disorders since 2003. This development will let epilepsy patients have complex surgeries performed at St. David's. It also let patients stick with the same doctors throughout their entire course of treatment.

"We're honored because the National Epilepsy Society, or epilepsy centers, they do take the time to evaluate each center to make sure we are giving the highest standard of care specifically for the epilepsy patient,” said Dr. Sami Aboumatar, epileptologist.

St. David's North also stands out for being the only full-service epilepsy center for both adults and children.