The 20 Best Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in California, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 3086 doctor with experience in Epilepsy near California, US. Of these, 2670 are Experienced, 344 are Advanced, 60 are Distinguished and 8 are Elite.

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    Elite in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Elite in Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Stern is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Stern is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Elite in Epilepsy
    Elite in Epilepsy

    Office

    730 Welch Rd Ste 206, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brenda Porter is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Porter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Epilepsy
    Elite in Epilepsy

    Epilepsy Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Eighth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Robert Knowlton is a neurologist who specializes in diagnosing complex cases of epilepsy, such as those with no clear origin found using standard tests. In his clinical practice, Knowlton combines a variety of advanced diagnostic tests to pinpoint the source of seizures in the brain. He is especially interested in identifying patients who could successfully be treated with surgery and given a permanent option for a life free from seizures. In addition to taking appointments at our Epilepsy Center in San Francisco, Knowlton sees patients in Marin County at our Neurosurgery Clinic in Greenbrae . All appointments should be made through the Epilepsy Center. Knowlton's research focuses on neuroimaging and clinical decision making in the surgical treatment of seizure disorders and brain tumors. Dr. Knowlton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Knowlton is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Knowlton is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Epilepsy
    Elite in Epilepsy

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimford Meador is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Meador is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Epilepsy
    Elite in Epilepsy

    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

    18840 Ventura Blvd Ste 207, 
    Tarzana, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Chang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Tarzana, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Elite in Epilepsy
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Elite in Epilepsy
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rochelle Caplan is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Caplan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Conversion Disorder.

    Elite in Epilepsy
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Epilepsy
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Mathern is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mathern is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemimegalencephaly, Increased Head Circumference, Cortical Dysplasia, and Epilepsy.

    Elite in Epilepsy
    Elite in Epilepsy

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christianne Heck is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Heck is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy

    Office Of Diana J. Hylton, MD

    750 W Olive Ave, Ste 105, 
    Merced, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Diana Hylton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Merced, California. Dr. Hylton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Migraine. Dr. Hylton is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry). Dr. Hylton is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy

    Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - Midtown Sacramento, CA

    3000 Q St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edwin Cruz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Cruz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Cruz is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy). Dr. Cruz is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy

    United Neuroscience, Inc

    3838 San Dimas St, Ste A140, 
    Bakersfield, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hari Veedu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bakersfield, California. Dr. Veedu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Partial Seizure. Dr. Veedu is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy). Dr. Veedu is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy

    Ramanand C. Dandillaya, MD Private Practice

    210 S Palisades Dr, Ste 203, 
    Santa Maria, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Excellent care of the patient. Dr. Dandillaya is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Dandillaya is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Dandillaya is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 6, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Laxer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Laxer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Laxer is board certified in Neurology. Dr. Laxer is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eniko Nagy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Nagy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Nagy is board certified in Epilepsy - Board Certified and Neurology - Board Certified. Dr. Nagy is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Kalayjian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kalayjian is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurology

    300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerome Engel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Engel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy

    Office

    710 Westwood Plz Ste 1250, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Moseley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Moseley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Shrey is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Shrey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), and Epilepsy. Dr. Shrey is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Distinguished in Epilepsy

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurology

    300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dawn Eliashiv is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Eliashiv is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurology

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerry Shih is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Shih is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Epilepsy?

    Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which a person has repeated seizures over time. Seizures are episodes of uncontrolled and abnormal electrical activity of brain cells that may cause changes in attention or behavior, such as bodily movements.

    When should I see an Epilepsy doctor in California, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Epilepsy doctor in California, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Epilepsy doctors in California, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Epilepsy doctors in California, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Epilepsy doctor in California, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Epilepsy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Epilepsy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Epilepsy doctor in California, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Epilepsy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Epilepsy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Epilepsy doctors in California, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Epilepsy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Epilepsy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Epilepsy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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