The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors Near Me in Stanford, CA

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The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors near Stanford, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Absence Seizure near Stanford, CA. Of these, 40 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Gallentine is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Gallentine is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and Absence Seizure.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

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

    321 Middlefield Rd Ste 225, 
    Menlo Park, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hyunmi Kim is a Neurologist in Menlo Park, California. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Absence Seizure, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy in Children.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure

    Office

    730 Welch Rd Ste 206, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Brenda Porter is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Porter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Tuberous Sclerosis, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Courtney Wusthoff
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure

    Facial Reconstructive Surgical And Medical Center

    750 Welch Rd Ste 317, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Courtney Wusthoff is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wusthoff is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, West Syndrome, and Absence Seizure.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jenna Klotz is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Klotz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Dysferlinopathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Seizures, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Stanford Health Care

    500 Pasteur Dr, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Chang is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Meningioma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Office

    213 Quarry Rd Fl 4, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Walter is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Walter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juliet Knowles is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Knowles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Emily Spelbrink is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Spelbrink is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Seizures, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic

    730 Welch Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Xiong is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Xiong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Absence Seizure, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kimford Meador is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Meador 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, Memory Loss, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Outpatient Neurologic Rehabilitation Program

    213 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Josef Parvizi is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Parvizi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    965 High St, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ann Hyslop is a Pediatric Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Hyslop is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).

    Anthony T. Wang
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Family Medicine

    Palo Alto Center

    Palo Alto, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Myocarditis, Giant Cell Myocarditis, Ganglioglioma, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Facial Reconstructive Surgical And Medical Center

    750 Welch Rd Ste 317, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fiona Baumer is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Baumer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Seizures, Photosensitive Epilepsy, and West Syndrome.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Facial Reconstructive Surgical And Medical Center

    750 Welch Rd Ste 317, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Lee is a Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).

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

    Facial Reconstructive Surgical And Medical Center

    750 Welch Rd Ste 317, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dawn Duane is a Pediatric Neurologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Duane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Zika Virus Disease, Microcephaly, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, and Infant Botulism.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery

    Stanford University

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm R211, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raphael Guzman is a Neurosurgery provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Guzman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Osteotomy, and Craniectomy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery

    Office

    300 Pasteur Dr Rm R209, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martin Stienen is a Neurosurgery provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Stienen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Stanford Hospital And Clinics

    300 Pasteur Dr, 
    Stanford, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Graber is a Neurologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Graber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

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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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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 Stanford, 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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