The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors Near Me in Los Angeles, CA

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The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors near Los Angeles, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 75 doctor with experience in Absence Seizure near Los Angeles, CA. Of these, 53 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Psychiatry
    4650 West Sunset Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jay Desai is a Psychiatrist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), Seizures, Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy. Dr. Desai is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Kalayjian is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kalayjian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shawna Benard is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Benard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

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    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    4650 West Sunset Boulevard, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nusrat Ahsan is a Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ahsan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Zika Virus Disease, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, and Microcephaly. Dr. Ahsan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology | Pediatrics

    James J. Kim, Md, Inc.

    520 S Virgil Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    43+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Kim is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kim has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and West Syndrome.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tena Rosser is a Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rosser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Schwannomatosis, and Memory Loss.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Latanya Agurs is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Agurs is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Absence Seizure.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Kaiser Permanente

    1505 N Edgemont St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dean Sarco is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Sarco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure

    Office

    710 Westwood Plz Ste 1250, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brian Moseley is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Moseley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Stern is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Stern is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurology

    300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerome Engel is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Engel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Post-Traumatic Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ryan Mcginn is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mcginn has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    Southern California Heart And Vascular Center

    1700 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ivet Hartonian is a Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Hartonian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Transient Tic Disorder, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Office

    1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christianne Heck is a Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Heck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    1200 N State St Ste 3300, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Briggs is a Neurosurgery provider in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Briggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Nelson Syndrome, Hypothalamic Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Rhizotomy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    Lac-USC Medical Center

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arthur Partikian is a Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Partikian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Lafora Disease, and Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Plastic Surgery

    Lac-USC Medical Center

    1200 N State St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Chartrain is a Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chartrain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Nelson Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Kheir Wilshire Clinic

    3255 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 120, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Kong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Fasciotomy, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Ng is a Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Ng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are GAPO Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Seizures, and Cerebral Palsy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brittany Jordan is a Pediatric Neurologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Absence Seizure?

    An absence seizure is the term for a type of seizure involving staring spells. This type of seizure is a brief (usually less than 15 seconds) change in awareness due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

    When should I see an Absence Seizure doctor near Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, 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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