The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

Find the Top Absence Seizure Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 429 doctor with experience in Absence Seizure near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 340 are Experienced, 73 are Advanced, 15 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Elite in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    UCSF Pediatric Dentistry

    1825 4th St Fl 5, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hannah Glass is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Glass is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    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 Absence Seizure. 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.

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    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    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 Absence Seizure. 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 Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

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

    William Gallentine is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gallentine is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and Absence Seizure.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services-Menlo Park-Pediatric Stroke Care

    321 Middlefield Rd Ste 225, 
    Menlo Park, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hyunmi Kim is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 142 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Absence Seizure, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    505 Parnassus Ave # M798, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Cilio is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Cilio is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Benign Familial Neonatal Seizures.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required
    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 Absence Seizure. 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 Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    Facial Reconstructive Surgical And Medical Center

    750 Welch Rd Ste 317, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Courtney Wusthoff is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wusthoff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, West Syndrome, and Absence Seizure.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Brain Tumor Center

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

    Dr. Edward Chang is a neurosurgeon who treats adults with difficult-to-control epilepsy, brain tumors, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm and movement disorders. He specializes in advanced brain mapping methods to preserve crucial areas for speech and motor functions in the brain. He also has extensive experience with implantable devices that stimulate specific nerves to relieve seizure, movement, pain and other disorders. He is the chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery. Chang's research focuses on the brain mechanisms for speech, movement and learning. He co-directs the Center for Neural Engineering and Prostheses, a collaborative enterprise of UCSF and the University of California, Berkeley. The center brings together experts in engineering, neurology and neurosurgery to develop state-of-the-art biomedical technology to restore function for patients with neurological disabilities such as paralysis and speech disorders. Chang earned his medical degree at UCSF, where he also completed a residency in neurosurgery. He was honored with the Blavatnik National Laureate for Life Sciences in 2015. In 2020, he was elected to the National Academy of Medicine, an honor that recognizes outstanding achievements and service in the fields of medical sciences, health care and public health. Dr. Chang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Chang is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Chang is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Valley Children's Healthcare

    9300 Valley Childrens Pl, Ste SC05, 
    Madera, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Our practice believes in patient-centric care. We strive to deliver the most current, quality, and compassionate Neurology care. Dr. Fonseca is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Absence Seizure, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Seizures. Dr. Fonseca is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Epilepsy). Dr. Fonseca is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Ashutosh Raina, MD

    5800 Stanford Ranch Rd, Ste 800, 
    Rocklin, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashutosh Raina is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Rocklin, California. Dr. Raina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Susac Syndrome, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Tension Headache. Dr. Raina is board certified in Psychiatry & Neurology CSQ In Child Neurology. Dr. Raina is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Outpatient Palliative Care Service

    400 Parnassus Ave Fl 8, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikram Rao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Rao is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    300 Stein Plz Ste 525, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aria Fallah is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Fallah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Hemimegalencephaly, Rhizotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Epilepsy Clinic

    1300 S Eliseo Dr Ste 204, 
    Greenbrae, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Numis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Greenbrae, California. Dr. Numis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, West Syndrome, and Epilepsy.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    University Of California San Francisco

    505 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharon Chiang is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chiang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Neurology-Los Angeles

    127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A6600, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pilar Pichon is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Pichon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Myoclonic Epilepsy. Dr. Pichon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology | Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required
    1201 West La Veta Avenue, 
    Orange, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maija-riikka Steenari is a Neurologist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Steenari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 157 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dihydrolipoamide Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Autosomal Recessive Congenital Methemoglobinemia, PEPCK 1 Deficiency, and Pyruvate Carboxylase Deficiency. Dr. Steenari is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    When should I see an Absence Seizure doctor near La Jolla, CA?

    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 Absence Seizure doctor near La Jolla, CA?

    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 Absence Seizure doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    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 Absence Seizure doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    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 Absence Seizure doctor near La Jolla, CA?

    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 Absence Seizure doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Absence Seizure 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 Absence Seizure doctor near La Jolla, CA?

    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 Absence Seizure 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 Absence Seizure 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 Absence Seizure doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Absence Seizure 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 Absence Seizure doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Absence Seizure 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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