The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors Near Me in santa monica, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Absence Seizure near santa monica, CA. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
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    Office

    710 Westwood Plz Ste 1250, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    310-825-5745
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    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. Dr. Moseley is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    310-794-1496
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    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. Dr. Stern is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Aria Fallah
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Aria Fallah
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    300 Stein Plz Ste 525, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    310-794-4085
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    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.

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    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurology

    300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    310-794-1195
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dawn Eliashiv is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Eliashiv is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Eliashiv is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    310-267-9448
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Paul Vespa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Vespa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Lekha M. Rao
    Pediatric Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Lekha M. Rao
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    310-825-6196
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lekha Rao is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Absence Seizure, Epilepsy in Children, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Itzhak Fried
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Itzhak Fried
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Health Westwood Neurosurgery

    300 Stein Plz Ste 420, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    310-825-8409
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Itzhak Fried is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Fried is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Absence Seizure, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Casey A. Ryan
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Casey A. Ryan
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required
    2020 Santa Monica Blvd Fl, Suite 3, 
    Santa Monica, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Casey Ryan is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Ryan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Absence Seizure, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    VA Medical CTR, Epilepsy Ctr

    11301 Wilshire Blvd Bldg 500, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    310-268-4983
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    David Naylor is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Naylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Absence Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Naylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    Greater Los Angeles HCS

    11301 Wilshire Blvd, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    310-478-3711
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Claude Wasterlain is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wasterlain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    310-794-1195
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    David Liebeskind is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Liebeskind is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, Thrombectomy, and Angioplasty.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Shafali S. Jeste
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Shafali S. Jeste
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    310-825-9989
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shafali Jeste is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Jeste is rated as an Experienced 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 Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    Office

    300 Medical Plz, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    310-794-1195
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Frechette is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles,, California. Dr. Frechette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, and Neurotoxicity Syndromes. Dr. Frechette is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    310-825-8021
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Rajarshi Mazumder is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Mazumder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Rochelle Caplan
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Rochelle Caplan
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    310-206-3952
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rochelle Caplan is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Caplan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Conversion Disorder.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Sarah A. Copeland
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Dr. Sarah A. Copeland
    Pediatric Neurology
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    310-206-3952
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Copeland is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Copeland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Sandhoff Disease, Seizures, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence. Dr. Copeland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    UCLA Department Of Surgery

    10833 Le Conte Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    818-364-1555
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jason Lerner is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lerner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, West Syndrome, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    Office

    710 Westwood Plz Rm C224, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    310-825-0703
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Offers Telehealth

    Keith Vossel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Vossel is rated as an Experienced 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 Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Seizures, and Primary Progressive Aphasia.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    Office

    710 Westwood Plz Ste B200, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    310-825-0703
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Asri Yuliati is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Yuliati is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Tolosa Hunt Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy. Dr. Yuliati is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Referral may be required

    Office

    200 Medical Plz Ste 265, 
    Los Angeles,, CA 
     (4.9 miles away)
    310-825-0867
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Ahn is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles,, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Ahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS). Dr. Ahn is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 santa monica, 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 santa monica, 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 do I find the best Absence Seizure doctor near santa monica, CA?

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    How does MediFind rank Absence Seizure doctors near santa monica, 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 santa monica, 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 santa monica, 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 santa monica, 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 santa monica, 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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