Sanjeev Kothare is a Pediatric Neurologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Kothare is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).

I have taken care of patient with seizures and epilepsy for almost 30 years. I have devoted my career to provide superb patient care and to investigate epilepsy and its causes.I am fortunate to work with the smartest people in the field of epilepsy and have been able to organize and lead multiple research projects in epilepsy genetics, outcome, imaging, etc.To help patients with epilepsy, I wrote two books for patients and families. Epilepsy 101: a guide to patients and families and most recently epilepsy surgery: a guide for patients. Dr. Kuzniecky is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Partial Seizure.

Mohammad Husain is a Neurologist in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. Husain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Vascular Dementia, and Stroke.

Julius Bazan is a Neurologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Bazan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Stroke, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

David Steiner is a Neurologist in Woodmere, New York. Dr. Steiner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Memory Loss, and Seizures.

Ellen Braunstein is a Neurologist in Woodmere, New York. Dr. Braunstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple System Atrophy, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Memory Loss, and Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.

"Past work experience:Director of Pediatric Epielpsy Surgery ProgramKosair Children's HospitalLoiusville, KYI was instrumental in establishing a pediatric epilepsy surgery program for the first time at Kosair Children's Hospital. I played a key role in more than twelve successful epilepsy surgeries for a variety of indications.Clinical InterestsIntractable Pediatric Epilepsy, Surgical management of epilepsyRecent Publications:Book Chapter: ""Pediatric Epilepsy: A Century of Discovery"" by Shefali Karkare. Dr. Karkare is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Absence Seizure.

David Chalif is a Neurosurgery provider in Westbury, New York. Dr. Chalif is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Apoplexy, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Craniectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

Anna Bank is a Neurologist in Fresh Meadows, New York. Dr. Bank is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss.

Sean T. Hwang, MD joined the Northwell Health System in 2008 and is an Associate Professor of Neurology at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell. He is the Director of the Continuous EEG Monitoring Program at North Shore University Hospital and the Program Director of the ACGME-approved adult Epilepsy Fellowship Program.Dr. Hwang earned his MD from Tufts University and completed his residency in neurology at Stanford University Medical Center before completing a two-year fellowship in EEG and Epilepsy at Columbia University Medical Center.Dr. Hwang specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of seizures, the interpretation of neurophysiologic studies, operative planning for epilepsy surgery, and performing functional cortical mapping. Dr. Hwang's research interests also involve studying the interaction between epilepsy and behavior. Dr. Hwang has been a primary investigator and co-investigator in several clinical studies involving the development of new epilepsy medications, evaluating new technologies for epilepsy, and evaluating outcomes in children born to women with epilepsy.Dr. Hwang is responsible for the training of Epilepsy fellows and the formulation of their curriculum. His duties at North Shore Hospital also include the supervision and instruction of general neurology residents, as well as participating in the education of medical students. He has received departmental teaching honors on two occasions.Dr. Hwang is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society, the American Epilepsy Society, and the Long Island Epilepsy Foundation Professional Advisory Board. He received the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island Professional Leadership Award in 2017 for his commitment and dedication to his colleagues and patients. Dr. Hwang was voted one of Castle Connelly's Top Doctors in 2025.Dr. Hwang has triple board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurology, Epilepsy, and Clinical Neurophysiology. Dr. Hwang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy.

Fred Lado is a Neurologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Lado is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Gastrostomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Simona Proteasa is a Neurologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Proteasa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Encephalitis, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy.

Steven Pacia is a Neurologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Pacia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Partial Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

"Ashesh D. Mehta, MD, PhD, is director of neurosurgery at Glen Cove Hospital and director of epilepsy surgery at North Shore University Hospital. He is also the director of the Laboratory of Human Brain Mapping at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and has 15 years of experience as a practicing neurosurgeon.Dr. Mehta attended New York University Medical Center for his fellowship in epilepsy surgery and New York Presbyterian Hospital for his residency in neurosurgery. He came to Northwell Health in 2006 with a focus on epilepsy surgery, functional brain mapping, brain and spine tumors and trauma, and degenerative spine disease. He also specializes in radiosurgery, as well as functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation.Along with his peers at the Feinstein Institutes, Dr. Mehta is at the forefront of new innovations in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques. He has authored numerous articles for medical journals and book chapters in neurosurgery, neurophysiology and epilepsy, and has been featured on national television as an expert in a variety of neuroscience topics. He has also presented his research and clinical findings at international meetings, and has received National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding to perform brain research at Northwell Health toward the development of innovative therapies for the treatment of neurological disease. He has repeatedly been recognized as one of Castle Connolly's ""Top Doctors"". Dr. Mehta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Shaik Sanai is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Sanai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Susac Syndrome, Syphilitic Aseptic Meningitis, Seizures, and Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.

Kerin Hausknecht is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Hausknecht is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Stroke.

Dr. Aladine A. Elsamadicy is an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery at Donald and Barbra Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health. He completed his undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University, where he studied biomedical engineering and mathematics, and was awarded Vanderbilt Top 10 Outstanding Seniors Award. He completed his medical degree at the Duke University School of Medicine where he developed his passion for Neurosurgery and Spine. Dr. Elsamadicy was a Feagin Leadership Scholar and received multiple research awards including the Eugen A. Stead, Jr. Research Scholarship and the B.W. Stiles Scholarship.Dr. Elsamadicy completed his neurosurgery residency at the Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he was awarded with the Dennis D. Spencer Award in Academic Achievement, the Resident Teaching Award, and the Paul Kalanithi Award. Before he completed his training, he completed a Pediatric Spine Deformity Fellowship at Shriners Hospital for Children in Philadelphia and later served as Chief Resident for the Department of Neurosurgery.Dr. Elsamadicy has published over 250 peer-reviewed publications mostly focused on clinical outcomes research in Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery. Given his work, he was recognized by the North American Spine Society (NASS) 20 Under 40.To Dr. Elsamadicy, the most gratifying part of his profession is the ability to provide meaningful connections with his patients and improve their quality of life through skilled-surgical approaches to the spine.Dr. Elsamadicy currently works in the Northwell Health Department of Neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he focuses on treatment of patients with spinal disorders, including spine deformity, scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, cervical/thoracic spinal cord stenosis, myelopathy, spine fractures and more. Dr. Elsamadicy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

Dr. Daniel G. Eichberg is an assistant professor of neurosurgery in the Department of Neurosurgery at Northwell Health. He completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University, where he developed his interest in oncology and neuroscience. He completed his medical degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine where he graduated magna cum laude, and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society. Dr. Eichberg was awarded the prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute research fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology investigating therapies for brain tumors.Dr. Eichberg completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Miami, where he was selected for the National Institutes of Health T32 grant and the Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation Research Fellowship Grant for glioblastoma research. Before he completed his training, he served as Chief Resident for the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Eichberg also completed a Neurosurgical Oncology fellowship at the University of Miami, focused on minimally invasive brain tumor surgery techniques.Dr. Eichberg has published over 130 peer-reviewed publications focused on the clinical, translational, and basic science of brain tumor biology and surgical treatment.To me, the most gratifying part of my profession is the meaningful connections I make with my patients, and to see them healthy and feeling better after surgery, he says. It is truly a gift to get to know these brave and resilient individuals on their path to recovery.Dr. Eichberg currently works in the Northwell Health Department of Neurosurgery at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, where he focuses on the treatment of patients with brain tumors using minimally invasive surgical techniques. He is currently involved in multiple clinical trials for brain tumors, and is accepting new patients. Dr. Eichberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Endoscopy.

Pina Patel-Pulipati is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Rockville Center, New York. Dr. Patel-Pulipati is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. Her top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.

Mark Nelson is a Neurologist in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Nelson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seizures. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Susac Syndrome, Migraine, and Vertigo.