The 20 Best Epilepsy Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1105 doctor with experience in Epilepsy near Illinois, US. Of these, 930 are Experienced, 136 are Advanced, 29 are Distinguished and 5 are Elite.

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    Elite in Epilepsy
    Elite in Epilepsy
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephan Schuele is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Schuele is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Central Sleep Apnea, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Schuele is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified).

    Elite in Epilepsy
    Elite in Epilepsy
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Gerard is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Gerard is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and Susac Syndrome. Dr. Gerard is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology (Certified).

    Elite in Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Nordli is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nordli is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Epilepsy, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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    Elite in Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Epilepsy
    Pediatric Neurology

    Precision Epilepsy PLLC

    IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Millichap is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Illinois. Dr. Millichap is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy in Children, and Epilepsy. Dr. Millichap is board certified in Epilepsy, American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    11824 Southwest Hwy, Ste 100, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melvin Wichter is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Wichter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's Disease, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Wichter is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    11824 Southwest Hwy, Ste 100, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Abdallah Hamdallah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Hamdallah is rated as an Advanced 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 Monomelic Amyotrophy, Epilepsy, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Hamdallah is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Epilepsy.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nestor Ivkov is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ivkov is rated as an Advanced 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 Stroke, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Ivkov is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Advanced in Epilepsy
    Advanced in Epilepsy

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu

    Mian Urfy is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Urfy is rated as an Advanced 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Urfy is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology.

    Elite in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Elite in Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Office

    5841 S Maryland Ave # 2030, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Tao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tao is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    3134 N Clark St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Yu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy. Dr. Yu is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Anibal Lugo is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Lugo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Headache, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Seizures. Dr. Lugo is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Smriti Wagle is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Wagle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Peripheral Neuropathy, Seizures, and Epilepsy. Dr. Wagle is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Neurology & Psychiatry, Neurology.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Hospital Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    2315 E 93rd St, Ste 440, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Syed Ahmed is a Hospital Medicine provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Stroke. Dr. Ahmed is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Mikesell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Mikesell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. His clinical expertise encompasses Gumma, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Memory Loss. Dr. Mikesell is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Vascular Neurology.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stasia Rouse is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Rouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Memory Loss, Seizures, Hiccups, and Partial Familial Epilepsy. Dr. Rouse is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology
    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Neurology

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    11824 Southwest Hwy, Ste 100, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lena Derani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Derani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Derani is board certified in American Board Of Neurology.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Advocate Memory Center

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 520, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Darren Gitelman is a Psychologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Gitelman is rated as an Experienced 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Memory Loss. Dr. Gitelman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Advocate Medical Group Geriatric Medicine

    1775 Ballard Rd, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Romanian
    Offers Telehealth

    Cristina Manta is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Manta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vertigo, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Manta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine.

    Experienced in Epilepsy
    Experienced in Epilepsy

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Fahey is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Fahey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Fahey is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurology | Psychiatry | Sleep Medicine
    Distinguished in Epilepsy
    Neurology | Psychiatry | Sleep Medicine

    SSM Health Medical Group - Neurology

    2 Good Samaritan Way, Suite 400, 
    Mount Vernon, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Sajjan Nemani is a board certified Neurologist with specialization in Neurophysiology, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and Sleep Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Neurology with an added qualification in Clinical Neurophysiology and a Fellow Member of the American Academy of Neurology in recognition of his dedication to the profession of neurology. Dr. Nemani is a fellow member of the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Nemani is a Diplomate of the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine and the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He is the Medical Director of Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Labs at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Mt. Vernon and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Centralia. Dr. Nemani leads a team of dedicated, skilled health professionals to provide patients with quality care and a wide range of services including but not limited to the following: * Electroencephalogram study (EEG) for detection of electrical impulses in the brain * Nerve Conduction Velocity tests (NCV) to measure the speed and intensity of electrical signals along the nerves * Electrodiagnostic Evaluations Studies (EMG) for measuring the electrical activity of the muscle * Videonystagmography Testing (VNG) for diagnosing dizziness * Evoked Potential Tests (EP) for checking the condition of nerve pathways to the brain. Dr. Nemani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epilepsy. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Seizures, and Foot Drop. Dr. Nemani is board certified in American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine/Sleep Medicine , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology , American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Clinical Neurophysiology , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , and US Department Of Justice.

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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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois, 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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