The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Absence Seizure near Washington, DC. Of these, 24 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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31 providers found
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Gaillard is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gaillard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Epilepsy in Children, Liver Embolization, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Inati is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Inati 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 Epilepsy, Seizures, Absence Seizure, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tammy Tsuchida is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Tsuchida is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Hemimegalencephaly, Epilepsy, and Liver Embolization.

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    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Harrar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Harrar 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, Status Epilepticus, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Claudine Sinsioco is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Sinsioco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Memory Loss, Epilepsy, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Gw Neurology-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamad Koubeissi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Koubeissi is rated as an Advanced 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, Status Epilepticus, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chima Oluigbo is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Oluigbo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Seizures, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kareem Zaghloul is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Zaghloul is rated as an Advanced 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 Epilepsy, Seizures, Stroke, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Nana Yaw Asamoah-Mensah M.D. PC

    1140 Varnum St NE Ste 205, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nana Asamoah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Asamoah is rated as an Advanced 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Gropman is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Gropman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Klinefelter Syndrome, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), MELAS Syndrome, Ornithine Transcarbamylase Deficiency, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gholam Motamedi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Motamedi is rated as an Experienced 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, Restless Legs Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Kao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kao 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 Cortical Dysplasia, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Absence Seizure.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center

    700 2nd St Ne, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alpa Vashist is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Vashist 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 Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Vashist is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Childrens National Medical Center

    111 Michigan Ave NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marian Kolodgie is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Kolodgie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her clinical expertise encompasses Absence Seizure, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Transient Tic Disorder, and HNRNPH2-Related Disorder.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Gw Neurology-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yamane Makke is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Makke 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, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Epilepsy.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Difazio is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Difazio 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 Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Tourette Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Strelzik is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Strelzik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His clinical expertise encompasses Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome, and Partial Seizure.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    111 Michigan Ave NW, Neurology, 
    Washington, DC 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ersida Buraniqi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Buraniqi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder.

    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Gw Neurology-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexandra Eid is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Eid is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

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

    Children's National Hospital

    111 Michigan Ave NW, 
    Washington, DC 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laura Tochen is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Tochen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses CACH Syndrome, Stereotypic Movement Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Chorea, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Absence Seizure doctor near Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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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