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    MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Seizures near Covington, LA. Of these, 10 are Experienced, 2 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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      Advanced in Seizures
      Advanced in Seizures

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Amy Jones was born and raised in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Jones earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi in Jackson, Mississippi. Following graduation, she completed an internal medicine internship and neurology residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She then completed a clinical neurophysiology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, with an emphasis on epilepsy/EEG. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

      Experienced in Seizures
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Seizures
      Intensive Care Medicine

      St. Tammany Parish Hospital

      1202 S Tyler St., 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German
      Offers Telehealth

      Hartmut Uschmann is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Uschmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Stroke, Seizures, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Experienced in Seizures
      Experienced in Seizures

      St. Tammany Parish Hospital

      1202 S Tyler St., 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Zachary-ross Goodwin is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Goodwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Transient Global Amnesia, Stroke, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures.

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      Experienced in Seizures
      Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Seizures
      Intensive Care Medicine

      St. Tammany Parish Hospital

      1202 S Tyler St., 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Megan Walley is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Walley has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Apoplexy, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.

      Experienced in Seizures
      Neurosurgery
      Experienced in Seizures
      Neurosurgery

      Ochsner Health Center - South Tyler

      1203 S Tyler St, Medical Office Building, Suite 220, 
      Covington, LA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Benjamin Brown is a neurosurgeon at Ochsner in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Brown completed a dual bachelor's degree of science in electrical engineering and computer engineering at Louisiana State University in 2001 and received his medical degree in 2006 from Louisiana State University Medical School in New Orleans. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at LSU Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, in 2013 followed by a cerebrovascular and endovascular fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

      Experienced in Seizures
      Experienced in Seizures

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Kristin Johnson earned her medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. Following graduation, she completed a family medicine internship at Sparrow Hospital, a Michigan State University teaching hospital in East Lansing, Michigan. She then completed her neurology residency at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. She continued at University Hospitals Case Medical Center to complete a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine and EMG.Dr. Johnson’s clinical interests include neurological conditions of peripheral nerve and muscle, in addition to neuromuscular diagnostic testing such as EMG. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry and the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.Dr. Johnson practices at the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute on the North Shore. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

      Experienced in Seizures
      Experienced in Seizures

      Ochsner Health Center - Covington

      1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Houghton is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Houghton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Essential Tremor, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Houghton is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Seizures
      Experienced in Seizures

      Ochsner Neurosciences Institute - Covington

      1341 Ochsner Blvd, 
      Covington, LA 
       (3.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Daniel Chehebar is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Chehebar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Encephalitis, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

      Advanced in Seizures
      Advanced in Seizures

      Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

      101 Judge Tanner Blvd, Suite 402, 
      Covington, LA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jessica Kraker is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Kraker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Migraine, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Kraker is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Seizures
      Distinguished in Seizures
      101 Mulberry Ave, 
      Mandeville, LA 
       (7.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Pervez Mussarat is a Neurologist in Mandeville, Louisiana. Dr. Mussarat is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Dravet Syndrome, and Kluver Bucy Syndrome. Dr. Mussarat is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Seizures
      Experienced in Seizures

      Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

      95 Fairway Dr, 
      Covington, LA 
       (4.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Neda Hidarilak is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Hidarilak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Orthostatic Tremor, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Hidarilak is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Seizures
      Experienced in Seizures

      Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund

      101 Judge Tanner Blvd, Suite 402, 
      Covington, LA 
       (4.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Maxwell Levy is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Levy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Levy is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Seizures
      Experienced in Seizures
      64301 Hwy 434, 
      Lacombe, LA 
       (13.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Thomas Krefft is a Neurologist in Lacombe, Louisiana. Dr. Krefft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Tardive Dyskinesia. Dr. Krefft is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Seizures?

      A seizure is the physical changes in behavior that occurs during an episode of specific types of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

      The term "seizure" is often used interchangeably with "convulsion." During convulsions a person has uncontrollable shaking that is rapid and rhythmic, with the muscles contracting and relaxing repeatedly. There are many different types of seizures. Some have mild symptoms without shaking.

      When should I see a Seizures doctor near Covington, LA?

      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 a Seizures doctor near Covington, LA?

      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 Seizures doctors near Covington, LA?

      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 Seizures doctors near Covington, LA?

      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 a Seizures doctor near Covington, LA?

      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 Seizures doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Seizures 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 a Seizures doctor near Covington, LA?

      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 Seizures 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 Seizures 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 Seizures doctors near Covington, LA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Seizures 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 a Seizures doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Seizures 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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