The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Absence Seizure Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 151 doctor with experience in Absence Seizure near Illinois, US. Of these, 124 are Experienced, 25 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Stasia Rouse
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure

    Advocate Medical Group Neurology

    1875 Dempster St, Ste 625/660, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stasia Rouse is a Neurologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Rouse is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Hiccups, and Partial Familial Epilepsy.

    Stephan U. Schuele
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephan Schuele is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schuele has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and 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, Central Sleep Apnea, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Douglas Nordli
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    Distinguished in Absence Seizure
    11 Salt Creek Ln, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Nordli is a Psychiatrist in Hinsdale, Illinois. Dr. Nordli has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and 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+), Epilepsy, Seizures, and Epilepsy in Children.

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    Mohamed A. Katerji
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Katerji Pediatric Neurology & Associates, SC

    1220 Iroquois Ave, 
    Naperville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohamed Katerji is a Neurologist in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Katerji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Athetosis, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Kapil Gururangan
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    8+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kapil Gururangan is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gururangan has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Absence Seizure, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Takijah Heard
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology | Pediatrics
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology | Neurology | Pediatrics

    Chicagoland Childrens Health Alliance

    3232 Lake Ave., Suite 330, 
    Wilmette, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Takijah Heard, MD, a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist at Endeavor Health, provides specialized care for children with seizures and developmental delays. Drawing on training from the University of Chicago and Harvard hospitals, she partners with families to ensure each child receives the support and education they need to reach their fullest potential. Dr. Heard brings compassion and clinical expertise to every step of the care journey, from diagnosis through long-term treatment. Dr. Heard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

    Ahmir H. Khan
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Northwest Neurology, Ltd

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmir Khan is a Neurologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Khan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Peripheral Neuropathy, Essential Tremor, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.

    Matthew C. Tate
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurosurgery
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    20+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Tate is a Neurosurgery provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tate has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

    Igor J. Koralnik
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Regenstein Center For Neurological Care - Lavin Family Pavilion

    259 E Erie St, Ste 1900, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Igor Koralnik is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Koralnik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, CACH Syndrome, Encephalitis, Thrombectomy, and Endovascular Embolization. Dr. Koralnik is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunila O'connor is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Seizures, and Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jorge Asconape is a Neurologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Asconape is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Partial Seizure, Partial Familial Epilepsy, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Neurology

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hiba Haider is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Haider 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, Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Bieber is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bieber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Partial Seizure, Athetosis, and Seizures.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, 
    Winfield, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Diana Sieciechowicz is a Neurologist in Winfield, Illinois. Dr. Sieciechowicz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Partial Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Gerard is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gerard has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and Susac Syndrome.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    675 N St Clair St Ste 20-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jessica Templer is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Templer has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Susac Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Advanced in Absence Seizure
    Advanced in Absence Seizure

    Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago

    225 E Chicago Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunita Misra is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Misra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Absence Seizure.

    Leslie Finkel
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Pediatric Neurology

    Chicagoland Childrens Health Alliance

    3232 Lake Ave., Suite 330, 
    Wilmette, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie S. Finkel, MD, a pediatric neurologist at Endeavor Health, has over a decade of experience diagnosing and treating neurological conditions in children. She provides care for a range of concerns, including seizures, developmental delays and neuromuscular disorders, working with families to support each child’s neurological health. Dr. Finkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures.

    Micheal P. Macken
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Micheal Macken is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Macken has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Susac Syndrome, Partial Familial Epilepsy, and Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome.

    Stephen A. Vanhaerents
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    Experienced in Absence Seizure
    259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Vanhaerents is a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Vanhaerents has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Absence Seizure. His top areas of expertise are Encephalitis, Seizures, Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

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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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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 in Illinois, US?

    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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